The New York Knicks liked what they saw from shooting guard Josh Hart in his limited time with the franchise last season. The team now wants Hart to stick around for a while longer, with the two sides reportedly finalizing a new contract.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Hart will ink a four-year extension that is worth $81 million. The 28-year-old player will now be under contract with the Knicks for the next five seasons, being set to earn $12.96 million in base salary in 2023-24.

The Knicks landed Hart at the trade deadline from the Portland Trail Blazers as part of the four-team trade that also included the Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets. The Villanova product proved to be a great addition to the New York team from the very start, averaging 10.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game while also bringing a defensive intensity head coach Tom Thibodeau appreciates.

Hart entered the league as a late first-round selection by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2017 NBA Draft. He spent the first two years of his NBA career in LA before joining the New Orleans Pelicans as part of the trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Lakers. The Pelicans traded him to the Blazers midway through the 2021-22 season as part of the package that landed them CJ McCollum.

Hart is averaging 9.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game since turning pro. He is currently part of the Team USA roster that will compete at the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup.

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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.

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It didn’t take long for one of the biggest offseason dominoes in the form of Pelicans forward Anthony Davis to fall in the NBA.

ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news on Sunday that Davis would head to Tinseltown to join the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and a package of picks including the #4 overall pick in this week’s NBA Draft.

The 6’10” big man will team up with LeBron James with the Lakers and be part of one of the most fascinating duos in NBA history.

Davis is one of the most talented and dominant players in the NBA. Los Angeles undoubtedly has become a contender just by acquiring the big man, who averaged 25.9 points and 12 rebounds per game with New Orleans last season.

The former #1 overall pick, now 26 years old, is a six-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All NBA first team selection. He dominates both offensively and on defense, as he led the NBA in blocks in the 2018 season.

The Lakers’ acquisition of Davis certainly didn’t come cheap, as they’ll offload three players and a package of three first-round picks for him.

Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram lead the package of players that the Pelicans will acquire from LA when the deal is official. Ball has averaged 10 points, 6.4 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game in his two NBA seasons and established himself as one of the best defensive guards in the league. Ingram had a breakout 2018, scoring 18.3 points per game and establishing himself as a bonafide scoring threat.

This a huge deal that will alter the NBA’s landscape, making the Lakers one of next year’s championship favorites and sending a drool-worthy package of assets down to New Orleans.

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The New York Knicks liked what they saw from shooting guard Josh Hart in his limited time with the franchise last season. The team now wants Hart to stick around for a while longer, with the two sides reportedly finalizing a new contract.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Hart will ink a four-year extension that is worth $81 million. The 28-year-old player will now be under contract with the Knicks for the next five seasons, being set to earn $12.96 million in base salary in 2023-24.

The Knicks landed Hart at the trade deadline from the Portland Trail Blazers as part of the four-team trade that also included the Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets. The Villanova product proved to be a great addition to the New York team from the very start, averaging 10.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game while also bringing a defensive intensity head coach Tom Thibodeau appreciates.

Hart entered the league as a late first-round selection by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2017 NBA Draft. He spent the first two years of his NBA career in LA before joining the New Orleans Pelicans as part of the trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Lakers. The Pelicans traded him to the Blazers midway through the 2021-22 season as part of the package that landed them CJ McCollum.

Hart is averaging 9.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game since turning pro. He is currently part of the Team USA roster that will compete at the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup.

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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.

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It didn’t take long for one of the biggest offseason dominoes in the form of Pelicans forward Anthony Davis to fall in the NBA.

ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news on Sunday that Davis would head to Tinseltown to join the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and a package of picks including the #4 overall pick in this week’s NBA Draft.

The 6’10” big man will team up with LeBron James with the Lakers and be part of one of the most fascinating duos in NBA history.

Davis is one of the most talented and dominant players in the NBA. Los Angeles undoubtedly has become a contender just by acquiring the big man, who averaged 25.9 points and 12 rebounds per game with New Orleans last season.

The former #1 overall pick, now 26 years old, is a six-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All NBA first team selection. He dominates both offensively and on defense, as he led the NBA in blocks in the 2018 season.

The Lakers’ acquisition of Davis certainly didn’t come cheap, as they’ll offload three players and a package of three first-round picks for him.

Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram lead the package of players that the Pelicans will acquire from LA when the deal is official. Ball has averaged 10 points, 6.4 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game in his two NBA seasons and established himself as one of the best defensive guards in the league. Ingram had a breakout 2018, scoring 18.3 points per game and establishing himself as a bonafide scoring threat.

This a huge deal that will alter the NBA’s landscape, making the Lakers one of next year’s championship favorites and sending a drool-worthy package of assets down to New Orleans.

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