Hart accumulated 16 points (7-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 43 minutes during Sunday's 132-121 loss to the Pacers.
This was Hart's fourth double-double of the campaign. His rebounding is usually his calling card, but his playmaking has been through the roof in November. Over his last five outings, he's averaging 6.4 assists per game.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Near double-double vs. Pistons
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Hart had 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals over 37 minutes during Friday's 128-98 win over the Pistons.
Hart was the Knicks' second-leading rebounder Friday behind Karl-Anthony Towns (11), and the former was one board shy of logging his fourth consecutive double-double. Through the first five games of the 2024-25 campaign, Hart is averaging 14.2 points on 55.3 percent shooting, 10.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals over 35.6 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Officially active
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Hart (leg) is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Miami, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Hart was handed a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's game due to a lower leg contusion. However, he made it through warmups without a setback and has been given the green light. Through three games, Hart is averaging 16.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals across 33 minutes.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Trending towards playing
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Hart (leg) will warm up with the intent to play Wednesday versus Miami as long as his bruised shin doesn't flare up, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Hart had X-rays come back negative on his lower leg, indicating merely a bruise and generating optimism for his availability Wednesday. Hart took a knee to shin during New York's loss to Cleveland on Monday.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Listed as questionable
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Hart is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to a lower leg contusion.
Hart entered Monday's game against the Cavaliers dealing with a right ankle injury but played 38 minutes before suffering the leg contusion. If Hart is sidelined, Miles McBride would be the most likely candidate to join the starting lineup.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Retreats to locker room in fourth
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Hart (ankle) hobbled back to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Cavaliers, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
With the game nearing its end, Hart is not expected to return. The 29-year-old is working through a right ankle injury he picked up during the Knicks' 123-98 win over the Pacers on Friday, and it seems to still be bothering him. Hart finished with 16 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 13 rebounds, three steals and two assists across 38 minutes.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: In starting five Monday
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Hart (ankle) is available and starting for Monday's matchup against Cleveland, per NBA.com.
Hart sustained an ankle injury during Friday's win over Indiana, though he will suit up Monday without missing a game. The 29-year-old has amassed 32 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and a steal across 61 total minutes in two regular-season appearances.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Expected to play Monday
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Hart (ankle) is warming up with the intention of suiting up against the Cavaliers on Monday, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Hart is working through a right ankle injury he picked up during the Knicks' 123-98 win over the Pacers. If Hart's playing time is limited due to the injury, Miles McBride (knee) would be the top candidate to see an uptick in minutes off the bench.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Dealing with ankle injury
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Hart is questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right ankle impingement.
Hart posted 20 points (8-15 FG), 10 rebounds, three assists and a steal in 37 minutes during Friday's win over Indiana, but he came away from the game with an ankle issue. The severity remains unclear, but if he's sidelined, Miles McBride (knee) would be a candidate to enter the starting lineup.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Posts double-double Friday
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Hart accumulated 20 points (8-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 123-98 victory over Indiana.
Hart has done a good job as a starter in the Knicks' first two games, racking up a combined 32 points, 14 rebounds and six assists against two difficult opponents in Boston and Indiana. The losses of Mitchell Robinson (ankle) and Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) have propelled Hart to a starting role, and he should maintain that position for at least the next couple of weeks. The uptick in minutes certainly benefits his fantasy prospects across all formats, as he's showing to be a capable scorer in addition to his traits as an above-average rebounder for the forward position.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Expected to play Friday
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Hart (rest) is expected to play and start in Friday's preseason finale against the Wizards, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Hart was held out of Tuesday's game against the Hornets due to rest. The 29-year-old will likely operate under a minutes restriction Friday, so the club will take an extended look at Chuma Okeke, T.J. Warren and Pacome Dadiet.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Resting Tuesday
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Hart won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Hornets for rest purposes, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Hart will join the rest of New York's starters on the sidelines. They are all expected to be back in action during Friday's preseason finale against the Wizards.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Fails to score in preseason win
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Hart scored zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3PT) but added six rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block in 25 minutes during Wednesday's preseason victory over the Wizards.
As expected, Hart remained in the starting lineup Wednesday, a move that was facilitated following the Julius Randle trade. Hart was a real difference-maker down the stretch last season, taking advantage of injuries to other players. Although he is slated to begin the season as a starter, managers should temper their expectations, especially on the offensive end. With that said, his ability to grab out-of-position rebounds and compile assists and defensive stats make him a viable target in the later rounds of drafts.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: All-around showing in Game 7
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Hart finished with 10 points (3-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals over 37 minutes in Sunday's 130-109 loss to Indiana in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Hart once again gave all he had for New York in a winner-take-all battle, putting forth an all-around showing that included reaching double figures in scoring, ending two rebounds shy of the double-digit mark and adding a handful of assists as well as a team-high-tying pair of steals. Despite dealing with some injuries throughout the series against Indiana, Hart recorded at least 10 points and eight rebounds in five of the seven games in the series.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Active and starting
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Hart (abdomen) is in the starting five for Sunday's Game 7 against the Pacers, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Hart will fight through an abdominal strain he sustained Friday and will be joined by OG Anunoby (hamstring) in the starting lineup for Game 7. While it remains to be seen if Hart will have any physical limitations due to the injury, it seems he will get as many minutes as he can handle. He's generated a double-double four times in the series.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Trending toward playing
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Hart, who's officially listed as questionable due to an abdomen strain, is on course to play in Sunday's Game 7 against the Pacers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Hart sustained the injury during Game 6 on Friday, but it looks like he'll give it a go during the deciding Game 7. Although the 28-year-old has been playing 40-plus minutes in close games throughout the playoffs, he may have his minutes monitored Sunday due to the injury. An official decision on Hart's availability will be made closer to the 3:30 ET tipoff.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Iffy for Game 7 with abdominal strain
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Hart suffered an abdominal strain during Friday's Game 6 against Indiana, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. He's officially listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 7.
Hart exited Friday's Game 6 early with abdominal soreness, and further testing indicated that Hart's dealing with a strained abdomen. Even if Hart gets the green light, it's unlikely that he'd be at 100 percent considering the recency of the issue. If the 28-year-old can't go, expect Miles McBride. Alec Burks and Precious Achiuwa to see more minutes.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Leaves Game 6 early
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Hart exited in the fourth quarter of Friday's 116-103 loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal round with abdominal soreness and wasn't able to return. He finished with five points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one block in 31 minutes.
Hart has been powering through a variety of issues in the playoffs, but the Knicks likely erred on the side of caution Friday in ruling him out late in the contest while the Pacers held a commanding lead. Presumably, Hart will be ready for Game 7 on Sunday, but there should be more clarity on Saturday when the Knicks practice.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Double-double in Game 5
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Hart supplied 18 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes in Tuesday's 121-91 win over Indiana in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
After being a non-factor in the Knicks' Game 4 loss Sunday, Hart bounced back to grab double-digit rebounds for the eighth time this postseason. Hart and Isaiah Hartenstein dominated the glass in Game 5, combing for 28 of the Knicks' 53 rebounds Tuesday. Hart is averaging 15.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting, 12.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.0 steals over 43.6 minutes per game this postseason.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Pulls down 18 boards in Game 3 loss
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Hart posted 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 18 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 43 minutes during Friday's 111-106 loss to Indiana in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Hart didn't do much on the offensive end of the court and barely reached double-digit scoring, but as has been the case all year long, he made his presence felt on the glass. The 18 rebounds represented his best output in the current playoff run in that category, and he's grabbed double-digit boards in all but two of his nine playoff appearances. He's averaging 17.1 points and 13.3 rebounds per game in the postseason so far.
