Oklahoma City Thunder signs Isaiah Hartenstein to three-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 2 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.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Sam Presti Has To Retire’ — NBA World Reacts to Thunder’s $134,000,000 Isaiah Hartenstein Decision
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- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Thunder reportedly to turn down Isaiah Hartenstein's option, re-sign him for three years, $75 million
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Isaiah Hartenstein finally secures a long-term deal with OKC after the speculations
- 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
"The Oklahoma City Thunder are keeping Isaiah Hartenstein in the fold, as ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that he plans to sign a new three-year contract that will keep him with the team through the 2028-29 season. The deal is expected to raise his total earnings with the franchise to a guaranteed $134 million five-year contract, triggering mixed reactions from around the NBA fanbase.
"Former Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein is staying with the Thunder on a massive contract extension that keeps OKC's core intact. The post Ex-Knicks 7-Footer to Sign $75 Million Contract With OKC Thunder: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
"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.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 11:55 AM‘Sam Presti Has To Retire’ — NBA World Reacts to Thunder’s $134,000,000 Isaiah Hartenstein Decision
The Oklahoma City Thunder are keeping Isaiah Hartenstein in the fold, as ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that he plans to sign a new three-year contract that will keep him with the team through the 2028-29 season. The deal is expected to raise his total earnings with the franchise to a guaranteed $134 million five-year contract, triggering mixed reactions from around the NBA fanbase.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 9:33 AMEx-Knicks 7-Footer to Sign $75 Million Contract With OKC Thunder: Report
Former Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein is staying with the Thunder on a massive contract extension that keeps OKC's core intact. The post Ex-Knicks 7-Footer to Sign $75 Million Contract With OKC Thunder: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 9:30 AMThunder reportedly to turn down Isaiah Hartenstein's option, re-sign him for three years, $75 million
This is a move that was expected but is still good news for Thunder fans.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 5:00 AMIsaiah Hartenstein finally secures a long-term deal with OKC after the speculations
After speculations of him leaving, Isaiah Hartenstein will stick with the Thunder on a new 3-year, $75 million deal.
- 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.
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