Hartenstein has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a nasal fracture, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

The nasal fracture is a new diagnosis for Hartenstein, who recently suffered a facial contusion in the club's overtime loss to Minnesota on Feb. 24. The big man will join Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), Jalen Williams (wrist), Luguentz Dort (knee) and Cason Wallace (knee) on the shelf Friday, meaning the club will have to rely heavily on its usual second unit.

Hartenstein closed Wednesday's 120-103 victory over Memphis with 10 points (5-9 FG), 15 rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 28 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Hartenstein posted a double-double for the third time across his last four appearances, and he's been a reliable presence down low for the Thunder. Even though he's not tasked with carrying the team offensively, he's been delivering solid value with his contributions. Over his last 10 appearances (nine starts), the big man is averaging 9.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and a combined 1.8 steals-plus-blocks across 25.7 minutes, so his two-way play has been key for the Thunder.

Hartenstein is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Spurs on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Hartenstein began Friday's game against the Hawks on the bench, but he will reenter the starting lineup Sunday due to the absence of Chet Holmgren (ankle). Hartenstein has averaged 10.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists over 23.6 minutes per game over his last five games.

Hartenstein finished Friday's 135-119 win over the Hawks with 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 27 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Hartenstein was relegated to a reserve role Friday as head coach Mark Daigneault opted to go with Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren in the frontcourt. Holmgren did not play in the second half due to an ankle sprain, and Hartenstein stepped into the starting five and corralled eight of his 10 rebounds over the final two quarters. Hartenstein is good to play around 25 minutes a game regardless of his role, though he could be back in the starting lineup against the Spurs on Sunday if Holmgren is unable to play due to injury.

Hartenstein is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Hawks on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hartenstein will come off the bench for the first time since Nov. 20, as the Thunder opt to place Cason Wallace in the starting five while shifting Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren to the four and five spot, respectively. Hartenstein has averaged 24.9 minutes per game as a starter in February, but he shouldn't see a dramatic decrease in playing time while serving in a reserve role.

Hartenstein (face) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Although Hartenstein suffered a facial contusion in Monday's overtime loss to Minnesota, he's all set to be available for the Thunder on Wednesday. The 26-year-old big man is averaging 9.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.9 blocks in 25.5 minutes while shooting 59.6 percent from the field across his last eight outings. Hartenstein should be able to handle a normal workload against Brooklyn.

Hartenstein (nose) didn't return to Monday's 131-128 overtime loss to the Timberwolves. He finished the game with four points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 16 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Hartenstein took a shot to the nose from an opposing player in the third quarter and was unable to return the rest of the way. The big man will undergo further evaluation on his nose Tuesday, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today, and his next chance to play will come in Wednesday's matchup against Brooklyn.

Hartenstein exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Timberwolves after sustaining an apparent nose injury, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hartenstein took a shot from an opposing player while going for a rebound in the third quarter, and he left for the locker room with a bloody nose. If the big man is unable to return, Jaylin Williams and Branden Carlson could see a slight bump in minutes the rest of the way.

Hartenstein recorded 12 points (6-8 FG), nine rebounds and five assists in 26 minutes during Sunday's 130-123 win over the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Despite a small usage rate, Hartenstein continues to churn out reliable fantasy value for the Thunder. During the month of February, Hartenstein has been a ninth-round value in nine-category leagues with averages of 9.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 0.8 blocks on 60.3 percent shooting from the field across his last 10 games.

Hartenstein supplied 10 points (5-6 FG), 12 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 27 minutes during Thursday's 116-101 loss to the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

It was the 19th double-double of the season for Hartenstein, and his fourth in 10 games since his late-January return from a calf issue. The 26-year-old center is averaging 9.7 points, 11.3 boards, 3.5 assists and 0.9 blocks over that stretch in 27.2 minutes a contest while shooting 57.9 percent from the floor.