But with Hartenstein, the Knicks were limited to offering a max of four years, $72.5 million. The Thunder gave up three years, $87 million. The reason for New York’s restrictions was it originally signed Hartenstein to a two-year deal, so operated with only his partial Bird Rights. Oklahoma City signed him using straight cap space.

Isaiah Hartenstein excited to play against the New York Knicks for first time since he joined the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The NBA is a tough business, and the New York Knicks were reminded of that when Isaiah Hartenstein left them for the Oklahoma City Thunder this past offseason. Josh Hart, though, has no ill will toward the seven-footer.