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Starts 3 of 3 games · 6th on OKC in minutes · Rotation role

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No reporter post or news story has named him yet this season; everything below is from podcasts.

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  Hosts gave Jokic's on-off as minus 28 and said the Nuggets were eight points better with him off the court. They credit OKC's multiple bigs, Hartenstein, Aday Mara and Chet Holmgren, for bothering him.

  “The Thunder Are Inevitable + Philly Trusts the Process” at 5:59 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Thunder · 3 points · Oct 23
  • The first quarter went badly. at 2:17
  • Derek Parker: Derek Parker says Denver was clearly funneling early shots to Hartenstein and Cason Wallace, and Wallace took them. at 29:34
  • Derek Parker: Derek Parker thinks part of Jokic's struggles is the 'J-Will' matchup Jaylin Williams. That defender is strong, can slide his feet, and spaces the floor so Jokic has to guard at the arc. He also says Isaiah Hartenstein holds up well as a strong body. name not confirmed at 30:39

  “SGA 20 Point Streak ENDS | OKC Thunder Hold Nikola Jokic in Check in Win” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  A host or guest, likely David Ramil, said OKC forced Jokic into outside shots and limited him at the rim with the combined size of Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Aday Mara.

  “GAME NIGHT: How the Philadelphia 76ers Won Their Fans Over in a 29-Point Comeback” at 24:02 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  In response, Haywood (inferred) said OKC now has three seven-footers who can play: Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Mara, whom they just drafted Aday Mara. He said OKC can play Chet–Hartenstein or Chet–Mara double-big lineups and normally starts Chet with Hartenstein.

  “Luka's Snowtime Lakers COOK GSW, Ant-Man & Lamelo WENT CRAZY vs MIA & AD Goes VINTAGE In D.C.! Part 1” at 38:16 · listen ↗

• Podcast Brian Windhorst, Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Report · Oct 21 around the league partly checked episode

  The Thunder used several bigs and wings on Wembanyama: Hartenstein, Holmgren, a little Alex Caruso, Aday Mara and Jalen Williams.

  “Full Opening Night Reaction - What Stars Made Major Statements?” at 44:12 · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Analysis · Oct 21 around the league

  A host sees Aday Mara as having strong preseason film. His playing time is a question given Hartenstein and Chet.

  “2026-27 NBA Awards Predictions AND Wild Card Picks” at 40:57 · listen ↗

• Podcast Rylan Stiles, Locked On Thunder · Analysis · Oct 22 name not confirmed

  Host on matchups: iHeart Isaiah Hartenstein has had the most success on Wemby, and they put Chet Holmgren on Wemby on Tuesday with success. Against Jokic, OKC has relied on J-Will, J-Dub and Caruso.

  “How OKC Thunder Can IMPROVE After Season Opening Win | Are Nuggets Still Contenders” at 26:27 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  The Thunder have the bodies to throw at Wembanyama: Holmgren, Mara and Isaiah Hartenstein.

  “Wolves Make a Big Statement in Miami + Luka’s Showtime Era Begins” at 29:06 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Thunder · 3 points · Oct 21
  • Host: Isaiah Hartenstein, Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace all have to be better than they showed in the opener. at 4:52
  • Rylan Stiles: Isaiah Hartenstein played pretty poorly. The host won't overreact, pointing to his bad Game 1 in the West Finals before he became vital the rest of that series. at 23:28
  • Rylan Stiles: Hartenstein did post-game cardio conditioning on the court afterward. No reason was given. at 23:49

  “What OKC Thunder's BIG WIN vs. Spurs Means | Aday Mara's Strong Debut | Ajay Mitchell Struggles” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Thunder host · Analysis · Oct 21

  Isaiah Hartenstein was not at his best. The host points out he also wasn't in Game 1 of the West Finals and later became impactful.

  “OKC Thunder BOUNCE BACK vs. Spurs | SGA is the BEST IN THE WORLD | Chet Holmgren GETS OFF THE MAT” at 38:03 · listen ↗

• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Analysis · Oct 20 around the league

  A host lists OKC's main rotation as Shai, Jalen Williams, Chet, Hartenstein, Cason Wallace, Caruso, Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain. The hosts also note the roster is thin on wings.

  “The NBA Is Back! + We Draft Potential First Time All-Stars | Numbers On The Board” at 49:16 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Thunder · 2 points · Oct 20
  • Rylan Stiles: The host says Isaiah Hartenstein should be the primary defender on Wembanyama this season and in this game. He says Hartenstein was great against Wembanyama in the Western Conference Finals. at 26:16
  • Rylan Stiles: The host doesn't think Hartenstein can match Wembanyama's minutes one-for-one, especially in the opener. Possible backup defenders he lists: Mara, J-Dub, Caruso or Chet. at 26:25

  “OKC Thunder MUST WIN GAME vs Spurs” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Rumor · Oct 20 around the league

  A host guesses OKC will get out of the tax by season's end and that maybe two of Hartenstein, Caruso, Wallace or Ajay Mitchell get shipped out.

  “Final Considerations Ahead of NBA Opening Night” at 43:28 · listen ↗

• Podcast NBA Today host · Prediction · Oct 20 around the league

  Perkins picked OKC to beat the 76ers in the Finals. He cited Hartenstein, Holmgren, and Jalen Williams ('J-Dub') being back, and said Cason Wallace got his contract ('got his bag').

  “Let the Games Begin!” at 47:37 · listen ↗

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• Podcast The Zach Lowe Show · Prediction · Oct 19 around the league

  Fred said OKC retained Hartenstein. He picks Thunder over Knicks in the Finals, citing a healthy Jalen Williams ('J-Dub') and OKC's player development (e.g. Thomas Sorber).

  “Knicks Preview, Playoff Picks, Finals Predictions, and More!” at 1:07:15 · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Open question · Oct 19 around the league

  Open question: could Aday Mara take Jaylin Williams' spot in the big rotation behind Holmgren and Hartenstein?

  “1 Big Question For Every NBA Teams In The Western Conference” at 4:47 · listen ↗

• Podcast Shams Charania (reported), via NBA Today · Relayed report · Oct 19 around the league

  Shams: Cason Wallace steps into a new starting role in place of Luguentz Dort. OKC's starting five of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Wallace, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein is locked in for several more years.

  “Regular Season Eve” at 27:45 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Thunder host · Opinion · Oct 19

  In the host's opinion, Wallace's contract is very movable. He thinks the same of Hartenstein's deal from this summer and of Caruso's contract.

  “BREAKING: Cason Wallace GETS PAID | Why Signing Him NOW was IMPORTANT for OKC Thunder” at 21:56 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Thunder · 6 points · Oct 16
  • Rylan Stiles: Styles says Isaiah Hartenstein has dealt with calf strains in each of the past two years. at 6:27
  • Rylan Stiles: Styles' view: Isaiah Hartenstein will be, and should be, protected on back-to-backs and three-games-in-four-nights stretches. This is the host's expectation, not a team statement. at 6:23
  • Mazzotto says 'we know they're going to start double big.' He also mentions Hartenstein getting nights off here and there. at 7:24
  • Rylan Stiles: Styles rates Hartenstein a high-end rim protector and Chet an elite one. He projects Mara as at least high-end because of his size and skills at the rim. at 9:49
  • Mazzotto says Jaylin Williams can also play alongside Chet or Hartenstein, and the bigs can be mixed and matched because their skill sets don't overlap. at 11:00
  • Mazzotto doesn't expect to see much of a Aday Mara double-big lineup because it clogs things up. at 11:12

  “UNDERRATED Storyline Line for OKC Thunder You MUST Pay Attention To” · listen ↗

• Podcast Rylan Stiles, Locked On Thunder · Analysis · Oct 15

  The host lists the health histories of core players: Hartenstein has had injuries, as have Holmgren and Jalen Williams. He says Ajay Mitchell has never had a healthy NBA season.

  “WHO IS STOPPING the OKC Thunder? | Season Preview” at 5:07 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Thunder · 3 points · Oct 13
  • Jalen Williams ("J-Dub") made explosive backdoor cuts on back-to-back possessions. Hartenstein found him once from the high post and Mara the next time. at 13:55
  • Jalen Williams got to an elbow one-on-one via a dribble handoff from Mara followed by a re-screen. The host argues Mara and Hartenstein are valuable screening tools for getting stars clean one-on-one looks. at 14:54
  • Hartenstein ("I Heart") had 2 assists in 12 minutes. The host says his playmaking impact went beyond the box score, including hockey assists. at 28:28

  “Evaluating Cason Wallace Preseason | OKC Thunder STARS look READY | Aday Mara Does It AGAIN” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Thunder · 2 points · Oct 13
  • Host's opinion: Mara is already the team's second-best screener behind Isaiah Hartenstein, and the gap between them is not large. at 9:03
  • The host says Hartenstein did a good job keeping Wembanyama out of the paint, but cannot play 40 minutes, especially not on opening night. at 26:18

  “Aday Mara Preseason Breakout is LEGIT | How to Evaluate Bennett Stirtz | Cason Wallace Update” · listen ↗

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