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.

Isaiah Hartenstein excited to play against the New York Knicks for first time since he joined the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the New York Knicks in a fun battle between two of the best teams in the league. Isaiah Hartenstein has been a massive part of hte Thunder's success and now takes on his former team for the first time.