ClutchPoints Brett Siegel: Atlanta Hawks are interested in acquiring Isaiah Hartenstein if Oklahoma City doesn’t exercise his $28.5 million team option.
According to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, the Atlanta Hawks are interested in acquiring Isaiah Hartenstein if the Oklahoma City Thunder don’t bring him back. The 28-year-old center will become an unrestricted free agent if Oklahoma City doesn’t exercise his $28.5 million team option.
Hartenstein has a team option worth $28.5 million, but the league-wide expectation is that he and the Thunder could decline the option in favor of a new, long-term extension. If he hits the open market, Atlanta is expected to make a strong run at him.
Full statement:
“Multiple avenues to add frontcourt depth will present themselves to the Hawks this offseason outside of this eighth pick and Mara, as sources say they plan on making a run at Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein should he have his team option declined and enter unrestricted free agency. It is also worth mentioning that the Hawks own the 23rd pick, where plenty of big men will be available near the end of the first round. There is a small possibility that Hartenstein’s team option will get picked up, but the league-wide belief is that he and the team will agree on a new long-term extension upon declining his $28.5 million option,” he continued. “As reported by ClutchPoints on May 13, the expectation is that Hartenstein will re-sign with the Thunder at a smaller cap figure to help the team.”
Source:
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/atlanta-hawks-might-pursue-oklahoma-101338498.html