Knicks' Josh Hart: Downgraded to doubtful for Friday
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Hart (knee) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Hart was downgraded to doubtful early Friday afternoon as he continues to manage persistent left knee soreness. He previously sat out Wednesday's win over the Jazz, and this latest update suggests he is likely headed for a second consecutive absence. The "glue guy" for the Knicks' rotation appears to be feeling the effects of a heavy workload, having played 36 minutes against the Clippers just before the knee flared up.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Iffy for Friday
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Hart (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Hart remains day-to-day after missing Wednesday's game against Utah. If he's unable to play again, the Knicks could rely on Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Officially out
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Hart (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game against Utah, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Hart will get the night off Wednesday to nurse a sore left knee. His next chance to play will come Friday at Indiana. In the meantime, look for Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson to see an uptick in playing time.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Hart (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Utah.
Hart is expected to sit out this game for maintenance reasons. With his news, the Knicks may rely more on Landry Shamet, Jordan Clarkson and Jose Alvarado.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Nursing knee soreness
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Hart is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to left knee soreness.
Hart may have tweaked his knee during the Knicks' 126-118 loss to the Clippers on Monday, when he played 36 minutes and finished with 12 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer. He's missed just one game since Feb. 1, but his absence would open up more playing time for Landry Shamet, Jordan Clarkson and Jose Alvarado.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Records double-double in defeat
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Hart closed Monday's 126-118 loss to the Clippers with 12 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds and three assists over 36 minutes.
Hart got back on track against the Clippers, logging his 10th double-double of the season in the loss. He didn't make a significant impact in the loss to the Lakers on Sunday as the Knicks dropped two games in two days in Los Angeles, but he averaged a solid 12.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.0 steals over a four-game stretch before this back-to-back set. Although the 31-year-old wing came off the bench earlier in the season, he's been a fixture with the first unit since late November.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Hits for 18 in Friday's rout
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Hart chipped in 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes during Friday's 142-103 win over the Nuggets.
The veteran forward briefly left the Knicks' prior game, March 4 against the Thunder, due to back trouble, but Hart didn't seem hampered by the issue as he produced his best scoring performance since Feb. 8. He's scored in double digits in 10 of his last 12 games, averaging 11.3 points, 7.2 boards, 5.5 assists, 1.1 threes and 0.8 steals over that stretch.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Will play Friday
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Hart (back) is good to go for Friday's game in Denver, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Hart tweaked his back during Wednesday's loss to the Thunder, but he was able to play through it, and it looks like he'll continue to do so Friday evening. Hart is averaging 11.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.5 triples and 1.1 steals per game on the season.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Iffy for Friday
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Hart (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Hart picked up a lower back contusion during Wednesday's loss to the Thunder, but he was able to return to the game and finished with 10 points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes. If the forward is unable to play Friday, New York could rely more on Landry Shamet, Jordan Clarkson and Jeremy Sochan.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Pulls down 12 rebounds in loss
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Hart contributed 10 points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 103-100 loss to the Thunder.
This marked Hart's 12th double-double of the season and the 118th of his career. He briefly exited Wednesday's game with a back issue but was able to return and play through it. Still, it wouldn't be surprising to see him appear on the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup in Denver. Until then, managers can operate under the assumption that no news is good news.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Checks back in Wednesday
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Hart (back) started the fourth quarter of Thursday's game against the Thunder, per the broadcast.
Hart checked out of Wednesday's contest just over a minute into the third quarter and immediately exited to the locker room with a trainer. However, he returned to the bench shortly thereafter and was ultimately cleared to check back in. The veteran swingman appears to be good to go for the remainder of the game.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Exits to locker room
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Hart exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to an apparent back issue, Kris Pursiainen of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Hart fell in the second quarter but was able to return for the third. However, the veteran swingman later grabbed at his back and headed back to the locker room with a trainer. He should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Terrific line in win
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Hart totaled 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and three steals across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 111-95 win over Toronto.
Hart continues to contribute across the board for fantasy managers. Overall this season, he's on pace to return eighth-round per-game value in nine-category formats with 11.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.5 three-pointers.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Double-doubles in blowout win
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Hart ended with 10 points (4-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 114-89 victory over the Spurs.
Hart showed off his utility during Sunday's win, finishing with his 11th double-double of the season while co-leading the Knicks in assists with Jalen Brunson. Hart has averaged 10.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.3 threes over 29.0 minutes per game since Feb. 1.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Another productive stat line
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Hart accumulated 11 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds and five assists over 33 minutes during Sunday's 105-99 victory over the Bulls.
After beginning the season in a bench role, Hart is locking down a spot in the starting lineup. Hart has averaged 12.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 30.2 minutes per contest in his last 11 games, shooting 51.0 percent from the floor.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Records triple-double in loss
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Hart totaled 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, 11 assists, one block and two steals across 41 minutes during Tuesday's 137-134 overtime loss to the Pacers.
Hart produced his second triple-double of the season, despite dealing with continued ankle issues. While injuries have stunted his production this season, Hart has been able to turn things around after a somewhat slow start. In seven games over the past two weeks, he has averaged 15.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.0 three-pointers, putting him inside the top 50 in standard leagues.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Cleared to play
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Hart (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Hart exited Friday's loss to the Pistons in the third quarter and didn't return due to a right ankle issue, but the forward will push through the injury Sunday. Hart is averaging 13.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.2 steals over his last six outings.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Exits early Friday
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Hart exited Friday's 118-80 loss to the Pistons in the third quarter due to a right ankle injury and didn't return, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports. He finished with five points (2-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes.
Hart was seen getting his ankle examined on the bench before eventually heading back to the locker room. The veteran wing had notably missed the Knicks' previous game Wednesday against the Nuggets due to a left ankle sprain, but it's the other ankle that was bothering him Friday. The right ankle had previously been a concern for Hart, who missed eight straight games from Dec. 27 to Jan. 9 due to a sprain. The Knicks will presumably evaluate him Saturday to determine the severity of the injury before revealing his status for Sunday's game against Boston.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Leaves game with ankle injury
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Hart left in the third quarter of Friday's game against the Pistons due to an ankle injury, Vincent Goodwill of ESPN.com reports.
It's unclear whether the injury is to the same ankle that Hart was on the injury report for before Friday's contest. Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson should see more playing time off the bench for as long as Hart is out of the game.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Good to go Friday
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Hart (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Hart was initially listed as questionable due to the sprained left ankle that kept him out of Wednesday's double-overtime win over Denver. However, he was eventually upgraded to probable and has now been cleared to play. Over his last five outings, the veteran swingman has averaged 14.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.4 steals across 30.8 minutes per contest.
