The Thunder are on track to have its best season in franchise history, and this team is widely regarded as a bonafide contender. The most impressive part of it all, though, is that Oklahoma City has had all of this success while battling the injury bug.

After missing the past five games, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is no longer on the team’s injury report. Hartenstein suffered a calf injury earlier this month but will join the Thunder on their two-game road trip, starting Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Oklahoma City Thunder receives boost with Isaiah Hartenstein, Isaiah Joe returns against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Thunder have their starting center back, and it could heavily reduce the roles of his temporary replacements.

Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. Josue got his start as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com. He grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media, where he is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.

Isaiah Hartenstein is on pace to make franchise history for the Thunder in 2024-25. He's played in 25 games for Oklahoma City.

The Oklahoma City Thunder still improved to an 8-1 record after losses this season by demolishing the Sacramento Kings 144-110 Saturday night. Aaron Wiggins, who made his 14th start of the year stepping in for All-Star wing Jalen Williams,