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.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the New York Knicks in a fun battle between two of the best teams in the league. Isaiah Hartenstein has been a massive part of hte Thunder's success and now takes on his former team for the first time.