Isaiah Hartenstein’s MSG return shows Knicks what they’re missing
Isaiah Hartenstein has demonstrated that the role can be a climax. The Knicks' backup center job, which at the time was next to the injury-prone Mitchell Robinson on the roster, could be the springboard for an $87 million free agent contract. Early bird rights make the price higher than the Knicks' maximum offer. This time […]
Jalen Brunson’s blunt response to Isaiah Hartenstein’s Knicks dig
Isaiah Hartenstein claimed he would not have allowed Trae Young to celebrate with a Knicks logo at the Garden during the Hawks' NBA Cup quarterfinal victory on Wednesday. Here's Jalen Brunson's answer: “Isaiah isn't here,” the Knicks captain said after practice Saturday. Trae Young pretends to roll the dice during the Hawks vs. Knicks game […]
Isaiah Hartenstein’s wife says farewell to Knicks in heartfelt tribute
Courtney Keller is looking forward to her and Isaiah Hartenstein’s next chapter in Oklahoma City. The soon-to-be former Knicks player and model said goodbye to New York in a post on his Instagram after agreeing to a three-year, $87 million contract with the Thunder on Monday. “Thank you for the past 2 amazing years in […]
Isaiah Hartenstein’s Game 5 rebound total ties Knicks playoff record
Isaiah Hartenstein tied the Knicks’ franchise record in a crucial Game 5 against the Pacers on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. Hartenstein pulled down 12 offensive boards, tying the previous record set by Charles Oakley in Game 4 of the 1994 Eastern Conference semifinals against the Bulls. This effort along the offensive glass also […]
Isaiah Hartenstein’s X-ray negative in Knicks injury relief
INDIANAPOLIS — Isaiah Hartenstein tried to overcome the series-tying loss to the Pacers for the Knicks, who were already missing four frontcourt players but were dealing with an apparent sore left shoulder. The Knicks’ starting center crashed hard to the floor after scoring on a drive midway through the second quarter. Despite a negative postgame […]
Isaiah Hartenstein’s incredible buzzer-beater gave Knicks ‘hope’
Isaiah Hartenstein scored his best 3-pointer in the entire regular season with a buzzer-beating shot just before halftime in a 121-117 Game 1 win over the Pacers at the Garden on Monday night. total, and pulled the Knicks within six points. The 7-foot center played in 75 regular season games, going 1-for-3 from beyond the […]
Isaiah Hartenstein’s two unsung plays saved the Knicks vs. 76ers
The Knicks won Game 2 against the 76ers on Monday night without two big plays in the final minutes by Isaiah Hartenstein. With about 18 seconds left and the Knicks trailing by two points, the 25-year-old grabbed an offensive rebound after Donte DiVincenzo missed a 3-point shot and bounced the ball to OG Anunoby, who […]
Knicks backup big men thrive in Isaiah Hartenstein’s absence
Isaiah Hartenstein's streak as an Ironman is officially over, but his replacements put in very capable performances. Jericho Sims and Precious Achiuwa have been a great duo at center for the Knicks. Hartenstein was ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Nets due to inflammation and soreness in his Achilles tendon, an injury that has […]