SEPTEMBER 15: Hartenstein’s deal with the Clippers became official on Monday, according to RealGM’s transactions log.
SEPTEMBER 11: The Clippers have agreed on a training camp deal with free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein, tweets ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Hartenstein, 23, split last season between the Nuggets and Cavaliers, averaging career-best numbers with 8.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 16 games with Cleveland after being acquired at the trade deadline.
He had a player option worth about $1.76MM for next season, but turned it down and opted for free agency instead. Cleveland decided against issuing him a qualifying offer, leaving him unrestricted.
The Trail Blazers, Thunder and Nets were among the teams that reportedly expressed interest in Hartenstein, and the Cavaliers were believed to be open to bringing him back.
The Clippers have 14 guaranteed contracts heading into training camp and one of their two-way slots still open, so Hartenstein will have a couple of avenues to win a roster spot.
He would’ve been such a good fit for the Celtics!! Clippers are savvy
I like this move all around.
Playoffs!
Right, even without Kawhi, the Clippers are expected to make the playoffs.
Unlike the Lakers, who’d be a lottery team, if LBJ was out the whole year.
Right, what would they do with only AD and Russ and ….
Clippers have a system and playing style that lets all their bit role guys play a lot better then they would elsewhere! The 3
Point shot is their equalizer
Lakers just grind things down an rely on size and strength!
Clipper corner-cutters
If he can shoot and show some skill around the rim offensively and defensively, he can find himself in 20-25 minutes per game. He’s got the build for a nice rebounder and protecting the paint. At 23 years old, you’d think he’d be established with some better stats though
Was hoping the Lakers would’ve looked at this kid. Damn
Me too…..
Good pickup. At 23 he’s still getting better. Clippers need the big depth.
Flat out better at basketball than DeAndre Jordan at this point.
Excellent signing by the Clippers. Amazing how much size the Clippers will have. Ibaka, Giles, Hartenstein, Morris, Winslow and Zubac. In addition to Lenard, George and Batum who are all big also.
Clippers having an underrated offseason. improved the roster from last season and kept everyone. if Kawhi comes back by playoffs, i think they’re the favorites in the West.
How many teams has he been on. Why did he turn down his option. Once a stiff,…
Damn… I like him more than both johnson in my bulls