Since he signed his massive three-year deal, many have wondered what Isaiah Hartenstein's role will exactly be on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Does the 26-year-old slide into the vacant starting lineup?

For the final one-third of the regular season, the Oklahoma City Thunder will spend it forging Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein together. Hand and hip fractures have delayed the much-anticipated double-big duo for months but with both seven-footers finally back,

Since Chet Holmgren’s Feb. 7 return, the Thunder — the NBA’s No. 1 ranked defense by a safe margin this season — has been the 10th most efficient defense.

With one-third of the season left, the Oklahoma City Thunder have a rare opportunity afforded to them thanks to their indestructible first-place lead — figuring out the Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein lineup before the playoffs arrive.

T he Thunder had to make a move in the front court this season after falling short against Dallas’ massive lineup. Even aside from playing against a massive lineup though, it wa