The Oklahoma City Thunder’s big free agent acquisition, Isaiah Hartenstein, has filled the void of Chet Holmgren’s absence, immediately becoming a key piece of their dominant regular season. The impact of the biggest free agent signing in franchise history has still gone under the radar and goes beyond his counting stats.

Somehow, the Oklahoma City Thunder's biggest free agent signing in franchise history has still gone under the radar in the grand scheme of its 37-8 campaign at

Still, Hall of Fame NBA player Paul Pierce had an idea for the Thunder -- trade Holmgren for Kevin Durant. The 36-year-old forward is still playing at an MVP-caliber level, and Pierce's reasoning was that Holmgren has hardly played in Oklahoma City's remarkable campaign thus far.

Isaiah Hartenstein is on pace to make franchise history for the Thunder in 2024-25. He's played in 25 games for Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is making progress in his return from a hip fracture and will be re-evaluated in three to five weeks.

As the Oklahoma City Thunder run away with the first seed, Chet Holmgren continues to rehab from his hip fracture. Nearly three months removed from the injury, the 22-year-old's return will provide a massive boost for a title contender that's juggled through injuries all season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be in a tough environment as they take on the Golden State Warriors on the road.

After missing the Thunder's previous five contests with a strained left calf, Hartenstein returned to action with no restrictions Sunday. The center got off to a delayed start to the season after suffering a non-displaced fracture in his left hand during the preseason,

Oklahoma City Thunder receives boost with Isaiah Hartenstein, Isaiah Joe returns against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Trade rumors have been in nonstop motion over the most recent weeks involving the Oklahoma City Thunder. From Cam Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets to Brandon Ingram

Out for at least three more weeks

Joel Lorenzi: Isaiah Hartenstein is no longer on the injury report, signaling his return in Portland tomorrow. Cason Wallace is available also, despite being listed with what’s being labeled a nasal fracture. Lu Dort (right knee soreness) is OUT.