The Thunder are on track to have its best season in franchise history, and this team is widely regarded as a bonafide contender. The most impressive part of it all, though, is that Oklahoma City has had all of this success while battling the injury bug.

After missing the past five games, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is no longer on the team’s injury report. Hartenstein suffered a calf injury earlier this month but will join the Thunder on their two-game road trip, starting Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Oklahoma City Thunder receives boost with Isaiah Hartenstein, Isaiah Joe returns against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Oklahoma City Thunder still improved to an 8-1 record after losses this season by demolishing the Sacramento Kings 144-110 Saturday night. Aaron Wiggins, who made his 14th start of the year stepping in for All-Star wing Jalen Williams,