Oklahoma City Thunder signs Isaiah Hartenstein to three-year contract
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder has reportedly signed center Isaiah Hartenstein to a three-year contract extension worth $75 million, keeping him with the team through the 2028-29 season. Hartenstein's earnings with the franchise will total approximately $134 million over five years. This decision follows a summer of cost-saving moves for the Thunder, including trading players to manage their luxury tax penalties. Hartenstein has been a significant contributor since joining Oklahoma City, helping the team claim its first championship in 2025 and playing a pivotal role in their 2026 Western Conference finals appearance.
- •Hartenstein signs a three-year, $75 million deal with the Thunder.
- •Contract includes a maximum 15 percent trade kicker and a mutual option for 2028.
- •His total earnings with the Thunder reach $134 million over five years.
- •Hartenstein contributed to the Thunder's 2025 championship and 2026 playoff run.
- •The Thunder is managing salary cap concerns after player trades this summer.
- 4:06 AMESPN — Sources: OKC to keep Hartenstein on 3-year deal
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Why are the Thunder re-signing Isaiah Hartenstein through 2028-29?
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Isaiah Hartenstein signs three-year contract to stay with Thunder
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Isaiah Hartenstein reportedly expected to sign 3-year, $75 million deal with Thunder
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Isaiah Hartenstein returning to OKC Thunder on new three-year contract
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Isaiah Hartenstein signs 3-year contract extension with OKC Thunder
"Isaiah Hartenstein intends to sign a new three-year contract worth $75 million to return to the Thunder through the 2028-29 season, sources told ESPN.
"The defensive anchor who helped OKC win the 2025 title is staying put, and the structure of his deal explains a lot about the Thunder's tax crunch.
"The OKC Thunder and center Isaiah Hartenstein reportedly agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract extension on Friday.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 27, 2026, 4:06 AMSources: OKC to keep Hartenstein on 3-year deal
Isaiah Hartenstein intends to sign a new three-year contract worth $75 million to return to the Thunder through the 2028-29 season, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:38 AMWhy are the Thunder re-signing Isaiah Hartenstein through 2028-29?
The defensive anchor who helped OKC win the 2025 title is staying put, and the structure of his deal explains a lot about the Thunder's tax crunch.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:08 AMIsaiah Hartenstein signs three-year contract to stay with Thunder
Isaiah Hartenstein signs three-year contract to stay with Thunder
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:07 AMIsaiah Hartenstein reportedly expected to sign 3-year, $75 million deal with Thunder
Oklahoma City is making sure one of its key defensive pieces to combat Victor Wembanyama stays in a Thunder uniform.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:01 AMIsaiah Hartenstein returning to OKC Thunder on new three-year contract
The OKC Thunder and center Isaiah Hartenstein reportedly agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract extension on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:00 AMReport: Isaiah Hartenstein signs 3-year contract extension with OKC Thunder
Report: Isaiah Hartenstein signs 3-year contract extension with Oklahoma City Thunder.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jun 27, 2026, 3:08 AMPlus a maximum 15% trade kicker and a unique mutual …
- NBA•Jun 27, 2026, 2:16 AMThe Lakers' summer league schedule has been released
- NBA•Jun 27, 2026, 12:40 AMIsaiah Joe Trade Grades for OKC Thunder and Detroit Pistons
- NBA•Jun 26, 2026, 11:30 PM2026 Summer League schedule: Who OKC Thunder will face in Utah, Las Vegas
- NBA•Jun 26, 2026, 10:00 PMNBA insider believes Cavs and James Harden should have ‘verbal agreement’ on multiyear deal soon
- NBA•Jun 26, 2026, 6:06 PMMemphis Grizzlies NBA Summer League schedule, games TV times announced
