Mark Daigneault multiplies the time whenever he’s asked a variation of the same question. How has Isaiah Hartenstein integrated himself so well with an established OKC Thunder team?

With an $87 million price tag over the next few seasons, Isaiah Hartenstein had a large contract to live up to after joining the Oklahoma City Thunder during th

Through three games, Isaiah Hartenstein has made his impact known. The 26-year-old unlocks several layers for the Oklahoma City Thunder on both ends of the floor. The skilled seven-footer has left quite the first impression on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

After mulling over the question, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finally admitted it — Isaiah Hartenstein was the best screen-setter he's ever played with. Since returning from a fractured hand, it's been a night-and-day difference for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Isaiah Hartenstein come in and make a massive impact on the court and clearly off of it. His basketball mind is an extension of the coach on the floor with superb organizational skills.

In his first 24 seconds of action this season, Isaiah Hartenstein grabbed a defensive rebound, ran a dribble handoff with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, created a potential hockey-like assist for an Alex Caruso 3-pointer initiated by a short-roll pass to the corner,

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already sees the benefits of Hartenstein. The seven-footer opens a sea of space for last year's MVP runner-up to play with. It's a dangerous threat opposing defenses must figure out or risk leaving him wide open.

The Oklahoma City Thunder went out and grabbed the best big man money could buy this summer. Fixing their weakness in a hurry when luring Isaiah Hartenstein awa

The Thunder beat the Trail Blazers on Wednesday as Isaiah Hartenstein made his debut after missing the first month of the season with a hand injury.