Isaiah Hartenstein

Hartenstein finished Friday's win with his ninth double-double of the season, matching his high with 18 rebounds. The offseason addition continues to flourish, closing in on top-50 per-game value in 9-cat formats. With it being unknown when Chet Holmgren will return from his hip injury, managers who have Hartenstein rostered are well-positioned to benefit.

Hartenstein has finished with a double-double in seven of his previous 12 games. OKC's new starting center has thrived with efficient offense and stout defense since he entered the lineup. He's filled every need the Thunder have needed him to and is stuffing the stat sheet in what's been a career year.

This was an ugly game for the Thunder, but Hartenstein was able to be one of the lone bright spots. Though it won't count in fantasy basketball, Hartenstein continues to be a walking double-double as the starting center in OKC. This was only their second loss with Hartenstein available to play, but he certainly wasn't the one to blame for the result. They'll be back in action on Thursday in Orlando, which will be the first leg of a back-to-back for them.

Hartenstein posted 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 97-81 loss in the NBA Cup Championship to the Bucks.

Hartenstein's streak of games with at least 12 rebounds was snapped on Saturday, but he established a new season-high with 21 points. The Thunder center has been elite on the glass since returning from a broken hand, reaching double digits in eight of his ten games. Hartenstein currently provides top-75 per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo ADP (82). Oklahoma City plays three games in Week 8, beginning with Tuesday's NBA Cup final against Milwaukee.