Thunder sign Reese with Hartenstein sidelined

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In the wake of Isaiah Hartenstein's injury, the Oklahoma City Thunder are signing center/forward Alex Reese to a standard contract for the regular-season roster, his agent Billy Davis told ESPN.

Editor's PicksOKC's Hartenstein (hand) out at least 5-6 weeks2dTim MacMahon

Reese will be on a non-guaranteed deal as the Thunder add a big man while Hartenstein misses five-to-six weeks with a small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand. Reese, 25, spent preseason with the Thunder before being waived this week.

Reese has a fascinating journey to this NBA contract, quitting basketball in 2021 after four college seasons at Alabama and then serving as a bartender for a year. Reese then played in Luxembourg in 2022 before joining the Portland Trail Blazers G League affiliate last season.

Thunder sign Reese with Hartenstein sidelined

Thunder sign Reese with Hartenstein sidelined

Thunder sign Reese with Hartenstein sidelined

Thunder sign Reese with Hartenstein sidelined

Thunder sign Reese with Hartenstein sidelined