Isaiah Hartenstein Grades & Analysis — C | Oklahoma City Thunder

Height

7'0"

Weight

250 lbs

Age

Experience

7 yrs

D-

CVI

A+

Sentiment

Performance

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Fan Verdict

Grade this player:

Career StatsB

Year	Team	GP	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3PT%	FT%
Career		418	9.7	9.6	3.8	1.0	0.8	62.5%	24.1%	67.3%
2025-26		40	9.7	9.6	3.8

Current Contract

Length

2 years

Total Value

$57.0M

Guaranteed

$57.0M

AAV

$28.5M/yr

Guaranteed %100%

Contract Value Index (CVI)

D-

Below Value

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Isaiah Hartenstein's two-year, $28.5M AAV deal with Oklahoma City earns a D- CVI, representing a significant overpay for what amounts to solid but unspectacular center production. The 27-year-old established veteran is delivering respectable numbers at 9.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists across 40 games, earning a B performance grade that reflects steady two-way contributions without elite impact. While Hartenstein brings valuable passing ability and versatility that media outlets consistently praise as integral to the Thunder's offensive system, paying near $30M annually for a backup-caliber center strains salary cap efficiency in today's market. At his current career stage, the eight-year veteran represents a known commodity rather than an ascending asset, making the hefty financial commitment difficult to justify. The recent headlines emphasizing his role in winning basketball and team success highlight his value as a contributor, but durability concerns following his injury exit against the Knicks add another layer of risk to an already questionable contract. The short-term nature of the deal provides some protection, but Thunder management clearly overpaid for a dependable role player in a competitive center market.

Performance Analysis

#25 of 97 Centers

FCA+

Isaiah Hartenstein earns a B Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level center putting up solid numbers for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Through 418 games, Isaiah is contributing 9.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game in his role. Isaiah's strongest area is RPG at 9.6, which compares favorably to the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 9.7 (center median: 15.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Isaiah ranks 25th. Isaiah is a reliable contributor who the Oklahoma City Thunder can count on game to game.