The Oklahoma City Thunder will have Isaiah Hartenstein back in the lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers but the Thunder will be without defensive ace Lu Dort.

Joel Lorenzi: Isaiah Hartenstein is no longer on the injury report, signaling his return in Portland tomorrow. Cason Wallace is available also, despite being listed with what’s being labeled a nasal fracture. Lu Dort (right knee soreness) is OUT.

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.

Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will be reevaluated in approximately one week after suffering a left soleus strain.

The Thunder have plenty of options. None will equate to Hartenstein but enough to survive this upcoming stretch. OKC has flexed its rubber-band-esque ability to stretch and transform its identity. It will be asked to do so again.