Oklahoma City Thunder Trade Isaiah Joe Ahead of New Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder made a few changes to their roster for the upcoming season. They traded several key role players, such as Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins, to avoid the dreaded second apron.
The Thunder are banking on younger players like Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, and Jared McCain to replace their production. They also have Nikola Topic and Brooks Barnhizer, who could be ready for bigger roles.
Amid the preparations for next season, the Thunder received bad news about starting center Isaiah Hartenstein.
Thunder's Bad Isaiah Hartenstein News
GettyIsaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 20, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
After an eight-year absence from the playoffs, the Thunder are looking to make a push for the postseason. However, their chances took a hit with the news about Hartenstein's injury.
What Comes Next?
The Thunder will have to rely on their younger players to step up and fill the void left by Hartenstein's injury. Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, and Jared McCain will have to prove themselves as reliable contributors to the team.
The Thunder's roster is still in flux, and they will have to make some adjustments to compensate for the loss of Hartenstein. They will have to rely on their depth and the contributions of their younger players to make a push for the playoffs.
Recent Form
The Thunder have been struggling lately, with a recent form of 1W-0D-4L (LLLLW, most recent first). They lost their last four games, and their chances of making a push for the playoffs are dwindling.
Last Result
The Thunder's last result was a 103-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on May 31, 2026.
Ahead of a Run of Games
You can check on our [fixtures](/fixtures) page for the Thunder's upcoming schedule. They will have to bounce back from their recent struggles and make a push for the playoffs.
Injury Update
The Thunder will have to rely on their depth and the contributions of their younger players to make a push for the playoffs. You can check on our [injuries](/injuries) page for the latest updates on Hartenstein's injury.
