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Josh Hart injury and Knicks contract negotiation pause
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Josh Hart injury and Knicks contract status negotiation pause
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart has disclosed that he is playing through a finger injury to avoid a career-ending medical procedure. Hart stated that the only available surgery to fix the injury is a joint replacement, which would effectively end his professional basketball career. To continue playing, he intends to keep the finger wrapped and bandaged. In addition to his physical health, Hart has addressed uncertainty regarding Regarding his professional future with the Knicks. While he future, Hart has expressed a strong desire to remain in New York, reports indicate a gap between the team’s offers and player expectations for a but contract extension. A negotiations have faced significant hurdles. While a potential compromise is was estimated to be at a three-year deal worth approximately $62 million, as the team Knicks organization has since decided to pause contract extension negotiations for several eligible players, including Hart and Miles McBride. This delay is not expected reportedly linked to offer a maximum extension. mandate from owner James Dolan to avoid the NBA’s ‘second apron’ luxury tax threshold. Hart, who is eligible for a four-year, $131.2 million extension, noted that while the lack of clarity regarding his future is difficult and affects his personal life, he is attempting to remain focused on the season without letting the uncertainty cause undue stress.
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- 2026-10-10 22:50 UTC Josh Hart injury and Knicks contract negotiation pause
- 2026-10-04 02:04 UTC Josh Hart injury and contract status
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