Marc Stein: Isaiah Hartenstein has cleared waivers and is now and unrestricted free agent, league sources say
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Isaiah Hartenstein
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Born: 05/05/98
Height: 7-0 / 2.13
Weight:250 lbs. / 113.4 kg.
Salary: $1,416,852
Born: 05/05/98
Height: 7-0 / 2.13
Weight:250 lbs. / 113.4 kg.
Salary: $1,416,852
Alykhan Bijani: Isaiah Hartenstein on IG #Rockets pic.twitter.com/206KjqNd3e
In Hartenstein’s case, the relationship with Brase had strengthened during Summer League in Las Vegas, with Brase as the head coach and Hartenstein as the team leader. Lucas has a unique way of connecting with players, and his bond with Hartenstein was no different. Being a young player who’s not getting a lot of playing time is one thing, but living alone is another. It’s important to keep players’ spirits up, especially during times like these, and Lucas is well versed in the mental aspect of the game. “More optimistic,” Hartenstein told The Athletic about his attitude toward the league’s progress. “I mean, just seeing that everything was getting closer and closer to opening up and maybe having a chance to start the season.”
As one of the first players in the league to attempt such a workout, Hartenstein was quick with a reminder that these are simply voluntary. Players are well within their right to avoid the facility and carry on whatever they’ve been doing to stay fit and ready on their own. This is just a way to get guys back in touch with the spaces they frequent after having to stay away for two months. “I mean, there will definitely be change,” Hartenstein said of league protocols as resumption talks progress. “But in the sense of what the Rockets are doing, they’re doing a great job. I don’t feel like they were uncomfortable and (they) made sure everything was safe.”
Mark Berman: With this being the 1st day the #Rockets are able to make Toyota Center available for individual workouts, PJ Tucker, Isaiah Hartenstein and Bruno Caboclo took part according to an NBA source. Keep in mind a number of the Rockets are not in Houston and work out where they live.
The Sioux Falls Skyforce announced today that the team has acquired the returning player rights to center Isaiah Hartenstein and a 2020 2nd Round NBA G League Draft pick (via Erie) from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in exchange for center Kavell Bigby-Williams.
Alykhan Bijani: Coach D’Antoni on what Isaiah Hartenstein needs to do to get more time: “He plays well. It’s just how the game goes and what we need. Without Russell (Westbrook), it’s a little bit easier to go bigger because of the spacing…If the game dictates it, then, yeah, I’d use Isaiah.”
Salman Ali: James Harden on Isaiah Hartenstein: “He works his butt off every single day – in the weight room, he’s one of the first people here in the gym working on his shot, working on his floater, etc… He’s been very patient, worked his butt off, and the corner has turned for him.” pic.twitter.com/XiksS1BcIP
Salman Ali: Isaiah Hartenstein on earning playing time: “That’s why I’m in the gym as much as I am. Just watching film, being in the gym, and waiting for my opportunities. It wasn’t that I couldn’t play, but it was more situation the way it was. I think I took the best of my opportunities.” pic.twitter.com/LCMN8KxEnT
Salman Ali: Mike D’Antoni on Isaiah Hartenstein: “He’s got a great knowledge of the offense and what we are trying to do. What was keeping him out before was getting 4 fouls in 2 minutes… He always could do the offensive part, it was the other part.” pic.twitter.com/BCMorqoLHh
Mark Berman: From @RocketsPR: recalled center Isaiah Hartenstein from their single-affiliation G League partner Rio Grande Valley.
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets recall Isaiah Hartenstein from the Vipers in the G League after playing last night in RGV. Would assume Chris Clemons making that trip to Cleveland, as well.
Mark Berman: From @RocketsPR: assigned center Isaiah Hartenstein to their single-affiliation G League partner, Rio Grande Valley.
Jonathan Feigen: Tyson Chandler to get night off for Rockets vs. Blazers after playing the back-to-back. Hartenstein to be backup center.
Alykhan Bijani: The #Rockets have recalled forward Gary Clark and center Isaiah Hartenstein from their single-affiliation G League partner Rio Grande Valley.
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets send Gary Clark and Isaiah Hartenstein back to the Vipers in the G League. Neither played last night in their stopover with the Rockets between RGV games.
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets recall Isaiah Hartenstein and Gary Clark from the RGV Vipers of the G League. Both will return with new G League championship rings after last night’s ring ceremony.
Adam Johnson: Here are the results from today’s @nbagleague expansion draft for the @ErieBayHawks 14 players selected in total.
With that caveat in mind, here are the franchises ranked by under-25 talent, from least to most. 30. Houston Rockets. WAR: 2.5 | Best Under-25 Player: Isaiah Hartenstein (2.5 WAR). Houston’s last-place ranking makes sense given Daryl Morey’s veteran-focused team-building strategy: The Rockets were the league’s oldest team last season. The good news is the Rockets have the most projected WAR for players 25 or older over the next five seasons, as well as the overall individual leader in James Harden.
Donatas Urbonas: Isaiah Hartenstein confirmed he won’t play in FIBA World Cup 2019. He already came to an agreement with Germany NT coach Henrik Rodl that he needs to get ready for an important NBA season with Houston Rockets. “I will need to prove I can belong here,” he told me.
Kelly Iko: Source: Houston Rockets and Isaiah Hartenstein have agreed to push his guarantee date back. Hartenstein’s $1.4 million contract would have been fully guaranteed by 7/15.
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets center Isaiah Hartenstein, wearing a boot on his sprained right ankle, said there was relief that the injury was not worse. He has trainers in Germany to help with his rehab after summer league so he’ll make that trip as planned. Expects to be healthy well before camp.
Jonathan Feigen: If the Rockets can land a bargain at that price it could be a significant move, but failing that, they could dip into that to try to bring back Austin Rivers, who became their sixth man. There are holes to fill, however. The Rockets really did not have a backup power forward and were very thin and inexperienced at small forward, relying on Danuel House Jr. and three-guard lineups. They also might need to bolster their options at center, with Nenê generally limited to half the season, Kenneth Faried a free agent and Isaiah Hartenstein, though progressing, still a project. They also can make some strides in their level of play, particularly for Capela who disappointed against the Warriors.
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets assign Isaiah Hartenstein to the Vipers for tomorrow’s G League Conference finals game.
Mark Berman: #Rockets announce they have recalled forward Gary Clark and center Isaiah Hartenstein from Rio Grande Valley in the G League.
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets recall Isaiah Hartenstein from the Vipers, the team announced. With Faried out at least until Monday and Nene to sit out one of the games of the back-to-back, Hartenstein brought back for center depth.
Salman Ali: The Rockets have assigned center Isaiah Hartenstein to their single-affiliation G League partner Rio Grande Valley.
Tim MacMahon: Clint Capela spent the All-Star break in Houston working out and playing 1-on-1 against Rockets reserve center Isaiah Hartenstein. His surgically repaired right thumb passed all tests. “It felt great,” Capela said. “I was really happy about it, so now I’m ready to go.”
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets recall Gary Clark and Isaiah Hartenstein from the Vipers. Coming off a 13-96 blowout of the Agua Caliente Clippers.
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets assign center Isaiah Hartenstein to the Vipers in the G League. With Capela out, and the Rockets sending Hartenstein to RGV it is almost as if they plan to add a center soon.
Alykhan Bijani: Nene is starting. Marquese Chriss and Isaiah Hartenstein will both also get minutes. #Rockets
Alykhan Bijani: The #Rockets have assigned center Isaiah Hartenstein to their single-affiliation G League partner Rio Grande Valley. Nene will return as back-up C tonight in Miami.
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets recall Isaiah Hartenstein for Wizards game
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets announce they have waived Danuel House Jr. and assigned Isaiah Hartenstein to the RGV Vipers in the G League.
