Josh Hart gets a clearer timeline on his ankle injury
Josh Hart missed every one of them New York Knicks‘ last four games since then suffered an ankle injury against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas Day. In Hart’s absence, the Knicks have gone 2-2, dropping two games in a row for the first time since late October after losing 111-99 at home to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.
After this game, an update was given on Hart’s status as he continues to make his way backstage.
The good news for New York is that this is not a serious injury, and Hart is progressing well. However, the bad news is that Hart will miss out at least another week before being reassessed, says SNI’s Ian Begley.
In 28 games, 14 of which he started, Hart averaged 12.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game while shooting 49.8 percent from the floor and 38.9 percent from 3-point range.
Hart has established himself as one of the best do-it-all guys in the league, and his eight double-doubles this season are behind only Karl-Anthony Towns (22) for the most on the team. He is the only Knicks player to record a triple-double this season.
The Knicks definitely miss Hart and his ability to not only defend at a high level, but to help be a secondary playmaker and facilitator alongside Jalen Brunson. Without Hart on the floor, head coach Mike Brown turned to Myles McBride and Jordan Clarkson for key secondary production.
Although rookie Mohamed Diawara has started three straight games in place of Hart, McBride replaced him in the starting lineup Friday night against the Hawks. McBride scored 11 points in 31 minutes, while Diavara was held scoreless in seven minutes off the bench.
New York is now 21-11 this season after the loss to Atlanta. The Knicks will try to get back on track when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
As for Hart, his status will be updated by the team after a re-evaluation on January 9.
2026-01-03 16:42:00
