Overview
- The Thunder said the starting center will be re-evaluated in 10–14 days and is expected to miss multiple games, including Sunday at Portland.
- He sat out Friday’s win over Phoenix with right ankle soreness, which prompted further testing and the calf diagnosis.
- Chet Holmgren is starting at center, with Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams set for expanded minutes off the bench.
- Hartenstein has started all 19 games, averaging 12.2 points on 67.1% shooting, 10.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists for the 19-1 defending champions.
- This follows a left soleus strain that cost him five games last season as OKC continues to navigate other injuries across the rotation.