Concern around the Oklahoma City Thunder’s frontcourt without Chet Holmgren has been all but nullified thanks to the return and stellar play of Isaiah Hartenstein.

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,

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.

With a 3-1 record in the NBA Cup’s Group Stage, the Oklahoma City Thunder will officially be advancing to the Knockout Rounds.

Injuries to Chet Holmgren, Ale Caruso and others aside, the Oklahoma City Thunder has impressed 20 games into the season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder received some luck on Tuesday during the NBA's final 2024 NBA Cup group slate. The Thunder cruised to an easy 133-106 win over the Utah Jazz. The Phoenix Suns then aided them with a win over the San Antonio Spurs.