Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein teamed up in an offseason workout, signaling major continuity for Oklahoma City’s frontcourt. The two-big aesthetic aims to preserve and expand the Thunder’s defensive identity while health becomes the major variable. The vibe is clear: health-friendly growth for Holmgren, complemented by Hartenstein’s versatility, could push OKC back into top-tier contention as the 2025-26 season arrives.

OKC prizes the same core, betting that a healthy, more cohesive frontline can sustain strong paint defense and efficient lineups. If Holmgren stretches his shooting and avoids setbacks, and Hartenstein keeps providing rim protection and playmaking, the Thunder look poised to elevate their ceiling and maintain a playoff-caliber trajectory, even in a rugged Western landscape.