Isaiah Hartenstein demonstrated what the role could be at its peak. The job as the Knicks’ backup center — at the time occupying the spot behind an injury-prone Mitchell Robinson on the depth chart — could serve as a launchpad to an $87 million deal in free agency. To pricing out of the Knicks’ maximum offer due to the early Bird rights.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will be re-evaluated in approximately one week after he suffered a left soleus strain against the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday night,

Jalen Brunson had 26 points and Cam Payne scored all 18 of his points in a span of 4:17, but the Knicks couldn't keep up with the Timberwolves.

It was a happy return to Manhattan for Isaiah Hartenstein, whose Oklahoma City Thunder dismantled the Knicks by a 126-101 final on Friday night at Madison Square Garden. The Western Conference-leading Thunder earned a two-game sweep of the Knicks after previously prevailing in a 117-107 home win last weekend.

By the time the Knicks’ fourth loss in the past five games settled into place, by the time all of the starters had been removed and fans started exiting well before the final horn sounded, it became their latest concerning outing as a defensive unit.

If New York is going to become the best team in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks need to lean on this secret weapon.

Friday night marked Randle’s first game back at Madison Square Garden since the Knicks traded him and Donte DiVincenzo to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the three-team blockbuster that brought center Karl-Anthony Towns to New York.

It doesn’t get much better than Wednesday night when it comes to my NBA Best Bets, as a sweep – including a Josh Hart rebound ladder – pushed this season’s reco

Eric Moody breaks down Friday's games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets for the nine-game slate.

Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart were a step too slow as the MVP candidate ... borderline heat checks and a pair of baseline cuts resulted in easy layups thanks to Isaiah Hartenstein. At this point, the Knicks will have nightmares about the Thunder's role ...

This Friday, the NBA tips off another great sports weekend with seven games on the DraftKings main fantasy basketball slate. The Thunder are the only one of the 14 teams in action that are playing for the second night in a row after defeating the Cavaliers on Thurdsay.

With Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) sidelined, JWill will get his first start of the season. He hasn’t made a fantasy impact this season, but as the starter, he should be able to provide streaming value, especially on a day with only five games. Isaiah ...