Hart ended with 17 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 115-91 victory over Charlotte.
Hart had one of his better games of the season Tuesday, looking more like the player we expected to see coming into the season. He has scored in double figures only five times, averaging 7.7 points per game to go with 6.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.9 steals. While this is a taste of what he can do, managers should not overreact to one performance. Should he be able to string a few good games together, he could be worth grabbing as an out-of-position specialist.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Moves to bench Saturday
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Hart is on the bench for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Hart has been bouncing in and out of the starting lineup of late, and he moves back to the bench after three consecutive contests as a starter. Hart is averaging 5.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game off the bench in 2023-24.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Nears double-double in start
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Hart totaled 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal in 43 minutes during Monday's 114-98 loss to Boston.
Hart got the starting nod due to RJ Barrett (migraine) being inactive and finished with a team-high-tying rebound total, falling one board short of a double-double. Hart also tallied his highest scoring mark of the season and has now scored in double figures in two contests this year. Hart has hauled in nine or more boards in three of his first 10 outings.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Gets chance with first unit
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Hart is starting Monday's game against the Celtics, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Hart will take the place of RJ Barrett, who has been ruled out Monday due to a migraine. Hart started a pair of contests to begin the month, putting up 11 and six points while crashing the boards for a combined 18 boards over the brief stretch. He'll have a solid chance to reach 30 minutes of action in Boston.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Returns to bench role
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Hart isn't starting Monday's game against the Clippers, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Hart drew a spot start Wednesday due to the absence of RJ Barrett, but he'll retreat to a reserve role with Barrett back in action Monday evening. Hart is averaging 4.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 23.3 minutes off the bench so far this season (four games).
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Scores 11 in spot start
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Hart registered 11 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt), eight rebounds and three assists across 29 minutes in Wednesday's 95-89 loss to the Cavaliers.
Hart got the spot start, with RJ Barrett (knee) ruled out for Wednesday's contest. It wasn't the most efficient of scoring efforts, but Hart did manage to shoot higher than the 34.8 percent mark by the Knicks as a whole. He was outscored by Donte DiVincenzo (16 points) and Immanuel Quickley (18 points), both of whom came off the bench.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Gets starting nod
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Hart is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers.
Hart will replace RJ Barrett (knee) in the starting lineup Wednesday. Hart made just one start for the Knicks last season across his 25 appearances.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Double-digit boards in loss
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Hart ended Saturday's 96-87 loss to the Pelicans with three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes.
Hart struggled from the field Saturday but salvaged his fantasy production with a season-high 10 boards. The veteran is a key piece of New York's rotation and can help the Knicks win in multiple ways, but that doesn't always translate to a solid fantasy impact. Through three games, Hart has averaged 4.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.7 steals in 21.7 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Well-rounded contributor off bench
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Hart logged eight points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 131-106 preseason loss to Washington.
Hart rested during Tuesday's exhibition game against the Celtics but returned to action for the second half of the back-to-back set. He should be available for the Knicks' regular-season opener against Boston on Oct. 25.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Resting against Boston
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Hart is out for Tuesday's game versus the Celtics while resting, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Hart will sit out the first leg of New York's back-to-back Tuesday. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday's preseason matchup with Washington.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Will play Saturday
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Hart (rest) is available to play Saturday against the Timberwolves, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Hart has been dealing with general soreness after missing the Knicks' preseason opener against the Celtics on Monday, but head coach Tom Thibodeau will give him a go. If healthy, Hart should be a key player once the 2023-24 regular season starts. In 25 appearances (one start) for the Knicks last season after coming over in a trade from Portland, Hart averaged 10.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 30.0 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Status remains unclear
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Coach Tom Thibodeau said Friday that he's not sure about Hart's (rest) status for Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports.
Hart continues to deal with general soreness after missing the Knicks' preseason opener against the Celtics on Monday. Following Saturday's matchup, New York has just two exhibitions left before it opens the regular season against Boston on Oct. 25.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Resting Monday
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Hart has been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against Boston for rest purposes, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Hart isn't dealing with an injury but will sit out the Knicks' preseason opener for maintenance issues. His next opportunity to make his preseason debut will be Saturday against Minnesota.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Bags four-year extension
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Hart and the Knicks are set to finalize a four-year, $81 million contract extension Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
The deal isn't completed yet, and Wojnarowski relays that the two sides are still working through the final details. However, the framework of the extension will give Hart a significant raise while keeping him tied to New York through the 2027-28 campaign. In 25 appearances (one start) for the Knicks last season after coming over in a trade from Portland, Hart averaged 10.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 30.0 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Returning to New York
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Hart exercised his $12.9 million player option for 2023-24 on Thursday and will return to the Knicks during the upcoming season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Hart averaged 9.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 1.2 steals in 32.3 minutes across 76 appearances for the Knicks in 2022-23. Hart also started in 52 games, and it wouldn't be surprising for New York to look to extend him on a long-term deal.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Shifts to bench
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Hart won't start Monday's Game 4 versus Miami.
Hart had started five straight postseason games, posting 12.4 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 40.0 minutes, but he'll move back to a bench role Monday in favor of Quentin Grimes. However, Hart should still see a significant role off the bench, as Immanuel Quickley's (ankle) absence should open up plenty of minutes on the second unit.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Solid double-double
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Hart finished with 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Saturday's 105-86 loss to the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Hart is not expected to be a driving force on offense for the Knicks, but the versatile forward usually finds a way to contribute, and Saturday's game wasn't an exception. Hart has started in each of the Knicks' last five games and doesn't figure to lose his role after scoring in double digits four times -- and grabbing at least 10 boards thrice -- in that span.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Flirts with triple-double in win
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Hart ended Tuesday's 111-105 victory over Miami in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with 14 points (4-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 11 rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 32 minutes.
Hart posted a team-high assist total while finishing one dime shy of a triple-double in an all-around performance in Tuesday's Game 2 victory over Miami. Hart has posted a double-double in two playoff games this year, dishing out his highest assist total of the postseason thus far.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Logs 43 minutes in loss
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Hart had 10 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, four assists and one block across 43 minutes during Sunday's 108-101 loss to the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Hart played the majority of the game Sunday, as the Knicks went with a very shallow rotation. While the playing time was significant, Hart was unable to produce at the same level. While tangible numbers are certainly not his calling card, he is going to need to do more on both ends of the floor, especially if Julius Randle (ankle) is forced to miss more time.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Nears 20 points in starting lineup
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Hart produced 19 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals over 40 minutes during Sunday's 102-93 win over Cleveland in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Hart got a start with Quentin Grimes (shoulder) out in Game 4, finishing as one of three Knicks players with 15 or more points while finishing three boards shy of a double-double. Hart has hauled in 10 or more points with at least five rebounds in three of four postseason games.
