Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Isaiah Hartenstein
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Isaiah Hartenstein made an impact.
Isaiah Hartenstein is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. Representing both the United States and Germany, Hartenstein has also played for the Germany men's national basketball team. His career highlights include his performance as a skilled center and power forward.
2008: Moved to Germany
In 2008, Isaiah Hartenstein and his family moved to Germany due to his father's professional basketball career.
2009: Joined QTSV Quakenbrück/Artland Dragons
In 2009, Isaiah Hartenstein joined the youth teams of QTSV Quakenbrück/Artland Dragons, following his father's signing with the Artland Dragons.
2013: Won German Championship
In 2013, Isaiah Hartenstein led the Artland Dragons' junior team to a German championship in the Under-16 Bundesliga JBBL and was named Most Valuable Player.
2014: Jordan Brand Classic International Game
In 2014, Isaiah Hartenstein played in the Jordan Brand Classic International Game, scoring four points and grabbing five rebounds in 18 minutes.
2014: FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship
In 2014, Isaiah Hartenstein represented Germany at the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship.
February 1, 2015: Bundesliga Debut
On February 1, 2015, Isaiah Hartenstein, at age 16, debuted in Germany's top-tier level Basketball Bundesliga, playing briefly against Eisbären Bremerhaven.
August 2015: Signed with Žalgiris Kaunas
In August 2015, Isaiah Hartenstein signed a deal with Lithuanian powerhouse Žalgiris Kaunas but remained with the Artland Dragons on loan.
2015: FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
In 2015, Isaiah Hartenstein represented Germany at the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship.
January 2016: Joined Žalgiris Kaunas
In January 2016, Isaiah Hartenstein decided to leave the Artland Dragons to join Žalgiris Kaunas.
February 2016: Attended Basketball Without Borders Global Camp
In February 2016, Isaiah Hartenstein attended the "Basketball Without Borders Global Camp" during the NBA All-Star Weekend in Toronto, Canada.
September 28, 2016: LKL Debut
On September 28, 2016, Isaiah Hartenstein made his debut for Žalgiris in Lithuania's top-flight league, the LKL, against Šiauliai.
April 7, 2017: Nike Hoop Summit Appearance
On April 7, 2017, Isaiah Hartenstein scored 10 points and grabbed three rebounds in 19 minutes of play at the Nike Hoop Summit.
April 22, 2017: Declared for NBA Draft
On April 22, 2017, Isaiah Hartenstein declared for the 2017 NBA draft.
August 2017: German National Team Debut
In August 2017, Isaiah Hartenstein made his debut with the German men's national team and participated in EuroBasket 2017.
2017: Played in the NBA G League
During the 2017 season, Isaiah Hartenstein appeared in 38 games of the NBA G League, averaging 9.5 points and 6.6 rebounds for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
July 25, 2018: Signed with Houston Rockets
On July 25, 2018, the Houston Rockets officially signed Isaiah Hartenstein.
2018: Won NBA G League Championship
During the 2018-19 season, Isaiah Hartenstein won the NBA G League championship with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, scoring 33 points in the series-clinching game and winning the NBA G League Finals MVP award.
February 7, 2019: Recorded First Career Triple-Double
On February 7, 2019, Isaiah Hartenstein recorded his first career triple-double with 12 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists in a win against the Salt Lake City Stars.
December 17, 2019: Suspended One Game
On December 17, 2019, Isaiah Hartenstein was suspended one game without pay for leaving the bench during an altercation in a game while playing for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
June 23, 2020: Waived by Houston Rockets
On June 23, 2020, the Houston Rockets announced that they had waived Isaiah Hartenstein.
November 30, 2020: Signed with Denver Nuggets
On November 30, 2020, the Denver Nuggets announced that they had signed Isaiah Hartenstein to a multi-year contract.
March 25, 2021: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers
On March 25, 2021, Isaiah Hartenstein and two future second-round picks were traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for JaVale McGee.
September 27, 2021: Signed with Los Angeles Clippers
On September 27, 2021, Isaiah Hartenstein signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.
July 12, 2022: Signed with New York Knicks
On July 12, 2022, Isaiah Hartenstein signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the New York Knicks.
July 6, 2024: Signed with Oklahoma City Thunder
On July 6, 2024, Isaiah Hartenstein signed a three-year, $87 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
November 20, 2024: Thunder Debut
On November 20, 2024, Isaiah Hartenstein made his Thunder debut, recording 13 points, 14 rebounds, five blocks, and three assists in a win against the Portland Trail Blazers.
