Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is set to miss at least one month after suffering a “small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand”, Afrosport reports.
The 26-year-old picked up the injury on Tuesday night during Thunder’s 124-94 win over Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena in preseason.
OKC announced on Thursday that the 7-foot Hartenstein, who recorded 11 points, three rebounds and three assists in 21 minutes against the Nuggets, will be re-evaluated in five to six weeks.
Thunder say Isaiah Hartenstein suffered a small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand in Tuesday’s preseason game in Denver and will be re-evaluated in five-to-six weeks.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 17, 2024
Hartenstein joined the Thunder as a free agent in the offseason having spent last past two seasons with the New York Knicks, where he averaged 8.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in the 2023-24 season.
The German-American entering into his seventh season in the NBA is expected to provide the Thunder with another shot-blocker and a much-needed rebounder as they look to consolidate on their top finish in the Western Conference last campaign.
OKC tip-off their 2024-25 regular season against Denver on Thursday night (October 24).
