Looking back at when the Thunder recruited Hartenstein originally turned out to be a showcase for how much the team wanted the Houston product. Hartenstein became a key rotational piece for Oklahoma City and even a starter for some time, which led to an extra level of versatility, something the team envisioned when trying to sign him.

May 26, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8), forward Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) talk to the media after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in game four of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Indiana Pacers 123-107 in Game 2 in the NBA Finals; ... Gilgeous-Alexander passed New York's Jalen Brunson (514) as the leading overall scorer in these playoffs.

Jalen Williams will be $25,000 poorer following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 125-93 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win from a title by beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Obi Toppin and Jalen Williams (Photo via Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images). The Oklahoma City Thunder stormed back into control of the NBA Finals series with a crucial Game 5 victory over the Indiana ...

Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates against the Indiana Pacers during the third quarter in Game Five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 16, 2025 in Oklahoma City ...