Isaiah Hartenstein supports Knicks in NBA Finals after Thunder elimination
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:18 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Isaiah Hartenstein expressed his support for the Knicks in the NBA Finals after the Thunder were eliminated by the Spurs in a seven-game series of the Western Conference Finals. Hartenstein, who previously played for the Knicks, wished he could compete against his former teammates. He acknowledged the team's progress and expressed happiness for their success in reaching the Finals. While he is watching from home, Hartenstein's future with the Thunder is uncertain, as his contract includes a $28.5 million team option for the next season.
- •Thunder lost to Spurs in Western Conference Finals.
- •Hartenstein rooting for Knicks despite not playing.
- •He calls the Knicks' Finals appearance 'cool to see.'
- •Hartenstein secured his first championship with the Thunder.
- •Uncertain future awaits Hartenstein with OKC's team option.
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Isaiah Hartenstein rooting for Knicks in NBA Finals after Thunder’s Game 7 elimination
"Isaiah Hartenstein would rather be playing against his former Knicks teammates in the NBA Finals, but with the Thunder now eliminated, all he can do is root for them.
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