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Hartenstein Stays to Save Thunder | Oklahoma City Thunder News

Isaiah Hartenstein stunned the NBA world by signing a three-year, $75 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder — a move that defied the league’s second apron rules and required him to take a $5.4 million pay cut. The center, who could have commanded more elsewhere, chose to stay with a contender to help the Thunder stay under the salary cap and remain competitive. Hartenstein praised the team’s vision and his role as a rebounding, defensive anchor alongside Chet Holmgren, but criticized the Collective Bargaining Agreement for punishing teams that build through the draft — forcing them to…

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