Josh Hart and the New York Knicks agreed on Saturday to extend the deadline for the shooting guard’s $12.9 million player option until Thursday. Hart remains a priority player for the team to retain going into the next season.
At 28 years of age, Hart has proven to be critical to the Knicks’ success since arriving from the Portland Trail Blazers at the NBA’s trade deadline.
Over the course of last season, Hart shot 58% overall and 51.9% from 3-point range in 25 games. Together with Immanuel Quickley, Hart was a part of one of the league’s most clinical partnerships. While he may appear physically undersized, Hart proved to be an effective rebounder and versatile defenseman.
Hart was also clinical on the offensive, proving to be both a solid facilitator and a strong finisher at the net. He has emerged as the missing piece that the Knicks needed to develop a well-rounded offensive game.
During his six years in the NBA, Hart has played for four teams. He began his career with the Los Angeles Lakers before making the switch to the New Orleans Pelicans after two seasons. Following three seasons in New Orleans, Hart played two season in Portland before arriving in New York.
