The Oklahoma City Thunder shocked the NBA world by making a major splash in the free agent market this week. They managed to lure Isaiah Hartenstein, the biggest free agent in team history, away from the New York Knicks with a lucrative three-year $87 million deal.
Despite the massive payday, the Thunder's ability to convince Hartenstein to leave a contending Knicks team for a small market like OKC is truly impressive. This move solidifies the Thunder's front court rotation and addresses a fatal flaw from last season.
With Hartenstein on board, Oklahoma City now boasts genuine rim protection, rebounding help, and the option to go with a big lineup when needed. The Thunder used their cap space wisely to significantly improve their roster without having to give up valuable assets in trades or rely solely on developing young players.
This offseason, the Thunder also added Alex Caruso to further bolster their lineup with proven NBA talent. By making calculated gambles in the draft and adding established players like Hartenstein and Caruso, Oklahoma City is poised to take the next step towards success.
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