Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had a similar sentiment. Daigneault said Hartenstein is the best screener he's ever coached. The seven-footer has mastered the underappreciated art. He's already third in OKC in screen assists at 14. He'll quickly usurp Holmgren's 21 assists for the top spot.

A general vicinity, at least. A space he knew would be occupied. Jalen Williams was indeed there, a jovial cutter. There aren’t many plays more deflating for an opponent than the no-look,

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein's return from injury appears to be imminent. After missing the first 15 games of the season with a broken left hand, Hartenstein has been upgraded to "questionable" for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers.