This preseason has delivered some bad news for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who started exhibition play without Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams due to a hams

Due to Holmgren’s thin frame, the team signed Isaiah Hartenstein to fill in as the starting center, who could match up against the physical centers while also resolving their troubles with rebounding. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury that is going to sideline him for over a month, so they made an emergency signing with Alex Reese.

The Thunder will be without Isaiah Hartenstein for at least the first month of the 2024-25 season. He fractured his hand in OKC's preseason win over the Denver Nuggets. He will be re-evaluated in five-to-six weeks.