The Thunder have plenty of options. None will equate to Hartenstein but enough to survive this upcoming stretch. OKC has flexed its rubber-band-esque ability to stretch and transform its identity. It will be asked to do so again.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is out at least a week with a calf issue and will be re-evaluated after that.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Wednesday that Isaiah Hartenstein sustained a left soleus strain in their 118-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will be re-evaluated in approximately one week after he suffered a left soleus strain against the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday night,

The OKC Thunder will be without Isaiah Hartenstein in Thursday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team announced. He will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.

But with Hartenstein, the Knicks were limited to offering a max of four years, $72.5 million. The Thunder gave up three years, $87 million. The reason for New York’s restrictions was it originally signed Hartenstein to a two-year deal, so operated with only his partial Bird Rights. Oklahoma City signed him using straight cap space.

Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will be reevaluated in approximately one week after suffering a left soleus strain.

That advantage will only be more pronounced during their rematch on Thursday as Isaiah Hartenstein will not be able to play due to a left soleus strain. Chet Holmgren (hip) is ramping up for his return,