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NYK • Guard • #3
7 days ago
Despite dealing with a right hand injury that may be more serious than initially reported, Hart has looked like his usual self in the Knicks’ last two games. After scoring 14 points on 50 percent shooting in Sunday’s win over the Bulls, he recorded his first double-double of the season against the Wizards. Hart didn’t record any defensive stats on Monday, but he did dish out five assists and shoot 2-of-4 from beyond the arc. While he may not approach the heights of last season in terms of fantasy value, Hart can still be a solid option on a category-league roster.
NYK • Guard • #3
7 days ago
Hart was initially questionable for Monday’s game, but he’ll be available to play without any restrictions. Look for him to hit the mid- to high-20s in minutes. Hart shot 50 percent from the field in Sunday’s win over the Bulls as he continues to deal with a right hand injury that includes nerve damage.
Source: Kristian Winfield
NYK • Guard • #3
8 days ago
Hart is dealing with a left ankle sprain, though it’s unclear if this is a serious injury or maintenance on the second night of a back-to-back set. Hart has dealt with hand and back issues this season, so it would make sense for New York to be cautious with his availability. If Hart is unavailable, more playing time could be available for Guerschon Yabusele and Ariel Hukporti.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Guard • #3
8 days ago
Hart had his most productive game of the season on Sunday, reaching double figures in points for the first time. While he only made one of his five three-point attempts, the 50 percent night from the field was an encouraging development. Before Sunday’s game, Hart revealed that in addition to the right ring finger injury he’s navigating, there is some nerve damage in the hand that occasionally leaves him without feeling in his pinky and middle fingers. Hart is playing through it, but the field-goal percentage may suffer. The Knicks play three games during Week 3, starting with the Wizards on Monday.
Source: The Athletic
NYK • Guard • #3
15 days ago
Not only has Hart been upgraded from probable to available, but he is no longer under a minutes restriction. The Knicks wing played 19 minutes on Friday, one shy of his restriction. With Miles McBride (personal) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) unavailable, Hart will log significant minutes, whether he starts or comes off the bench.
Source: Jamed Edwards III
NYK • Guard • #3
16 days ago
Hart made his season debut on Friday, and while he only played 19 minutes, he was able to haul in 14 rebounds. With Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out, and both Miles McBride (personal) and Karl-Anthony Towns (quad) questionable, there is a path for Hart to play a much larger role on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Guard • #3
17 days ago
Hart made his season debut Friday against the Celtics after missing the Knicks’ opener on Wednesday with a back injury. The 30-year-old shooting guard struggled mightily from the field scoring just two points on eight shots. Hart more than made up for it by grabbing 14 rebounds in 19 minutes off the bench. While Hart was moved to the bench late in last year’s playoffs and the Knicks have a new coach in Mike Brown, he’s still a significant piece of the puzzle for the Knicks and his minutes should only increase from here.
NYK • Guard • #3
17 days ago
Hart missed the season opener, but he’ll make his season debut in this one. Hart won’t start, but he should still play a significant role, though this isn’t Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks. Hart will still see plenty of minutes, but it will be interesting to see how much Mike Brown utilizes him.
Source: Steve Popper
NYK • Guard • #3
18 days ago
Hart missed the season opener and has a chance to miss another game against Boston. Mitchell Robinson is out again, and Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable. Miles McBride was the only reserve to play over 20 minutes on Wednesday and should play a significant role once again if Hart remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Guard • #3
20 days ago
Hart did not participate in Tuesday’s practice and has been down since injuring his back during the Knicks’ preseason opener on October 2. He’s also dealing with a finger injury that was aggravated just before the start of training camp. Hart has progressed to doing some on-court work, including sprinting, so he may not be sidelined for too long. With Mitchell Robinson (load management) also out, this may be where Miles McBride moves into the starting lineup. Another possibility would be Guerschon Yabusele, especially with the Cavaliers boasting “twin towers” Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the frontcourt.
Source: Shams Charania
NYK • Guard • #3
21 days ago
Coach Mike Brown didn’t give a definitive status for either player, but it seems more likely that Hart misses the season opener against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Guerschon Yabusele stands to benefit from Hart’s absence as a backup forward.
Source: Steve Popper
NYK • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Hart, who has been dealing with finger and back issues during the preseason, will miss Thursday’s game due to an illness. His absence frees up additional minutes for younger players looking to make a positive impression before the Knicks begin to make roster cuts.
Source: Ian Begley
NYK • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Hart injured his back in Thursday’s exhibition in Abu Dhabi before sitting out on Saturday against the 76ers. His absence on Tuesday shouldn’t concern fantasy managers, as Hart still has ample time to recover ahead of the regular season opener on October 22.
Source: Ian Begley
NYK • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Hart, who injured his back during the first quarter of Thursday’s exhibition opener in Abu Dhabi, sat out Saturday’s game with back spasms. While the issue is not considered serious, Hart must navigate a 7,000-mile flight from Abu Dhabi back to New York. The Knicks don’t open their regular season until October 22, so fantasy managers should not be too concerned about Hart’s availability. Mitchell Robinson (six points and eight rebounds in 13 minutes on Saturday) started both games in Abu Dhabi, and while head coach Mike Brown has not made a final decision on the starting lineup, Hart may be asked to contribute off the bench this season.
NYK • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Hart, who underwent surgery on his right ring finger in July, tweaked that injury during a workout just before the start of training camp. Unfortunately, he appeared to aggravate that injury when a 76ers player attempted to grab the ball as the Knicks forward possessed it while lying on the court. After a jump ball was called, Hart would throw the ball, seemingly in frustration. Unfortunately, the ball landed in the stands, prompting an immediate ejection from the game, so the trip back to the locker room to get his finger attended to marked the end of Hart’s first night in Abu Dhabi. Whether he’s available for Saturday’s rematch depends on the state of Hart’s finger.
NYK • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Hart, who underwent surgery on his right ring finger in July, tweaked that injury during a workout just before the start of training camp. However, that wasn’t his issue during Thursday’s exhibition game, with Hart instead injuring his back while reeling in a loose ball. After a jump ball was called, Hart would throw the ball, seemingly in frustration. Unfortunately, the action prompted an automatic ejection from the game, so the trip back to the locker room to get his back attended to marked the end of Hart’s first night in Abu Dhabi. Whether he’s available for Saturday’s rematch depends on the state of Hart’s back.
NYK • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
While new head coach Mike Brown said nothing has been determined regarding the Knicks’ starting lineup, many believe four of the spots are already filled. Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns are expected to retain their roles, but the fifth starting spot is up in the air going into training camp. Hart spent most of last season as the starter but was moved to the bench during the Eastern Conference Finals, with Mitchell Robinson replacing him. While Hart said during Knicks media day that he believes he should start, he also noted that he’s willing to do whatever is best for the team. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Hart’s game makes him a valuable asset in fantasy basketball. In addition to Robinson, Miles McBride and Guerschon Yabusele are two other possibilities. More concerning is the right ring finger injury Hart suffered during the playoffs, as he aggravated that injury during an offseason workout. He’ll likely play with a splint on the finger, hoping the situation does not worsen.
Source: New York Post
NYK • Guard • #3
4 months ago
Hart underwent a procedure to his right ring finger due to an injury sustained in the playoffs. The 30-year-old shooting guard is expected to resume basketball activities later this summer and be ready for the regular season. It appears that Hart has avoided a significant injury here.
Source: Knicks PR
NYK • Guard • #3
6 months ago
Hart came off the bench again as he has for the past three games now. The 30-year-old shooting guard continues to play heavy minutes despite his ouster from the starting lineup. Hart had perhaps his biggest impact of the series in this game as he scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. It’s likely the Knicks will continue to roll with Mitchell Robinson in the starting lineup in Game 6, though Hart should still play at least 30 minutes off the bench.
NYK • Guard • #3
6 months ago
Once again, Hart was able to make his presence felt despite not contributing much as a scorer. He led both teams in rebounds and led the Knicks in assists in the loss. Hart is certainly capable of getting hot, but his role is to do a lot of the other little things to help New York win. Expect him to continue to stuff the stat sheet for the remainder of this series.
NYK • Guard • #3
6 months ago
Hart, who recorded a double-double in Game 1, finished Friday’s victory with his first triple-double of these playoffs. While the Celtics were willing to live with him taking shots throughout the series, the Knicks wing was not consistently impactful as a secondary playmaker. That wasn’t the case in Game 6, with Hart hitting double digits in assists and committing just two turnovers. Also, the triple-double was the first by a Knick in the postseason since Walt Frazier in 1972. Hart will likely encounter a similar defensive approach in the conference finals, where he’s given freedom to shoot, with the Knicks taking on the Pacers. Game 1 is on Wednesday.
Source: Yahoo!
NYK • Guard • #3
6 months ago
Things didn’t start off well for Hart. He got hit right above his eye on an elbow from Luke Kornet, which resulted in a lot of blood on his face and uniform. He got cleaned up and was given a new jersey, and it didn’t impact his shot. It wasn’t enough for New York to wrap up the series, and they’ll head home for Game 6 on Friday. This was Hart’s highest-scoring performance of the postseason, and his most points in a game since before the All-Star break. He’ll look to carry some of this shooting success with him to Madison Square Garden.
NYK • Guard • #3
6 months ago
Hart’s role for the Knicks is simply to do whatever they need. In this game, they needed him to score more, and he did just that. In a low-scoring affair, Hart led both teams in scoring to help the Knicks go up 2-0 in this series, which will now shift back to New York. Hart played 43 minutes after logging 45 minutes in Game 1 and will continue to play the majority of each game for the rest of New York’s postseason run.
NYK • Guard • #3
6 months ago
Hart entered Monday having collected at least 10 rebounds in 42 games, including three during the Knicks’ first-round series against Detroit. He had another such performance in Monday’s series opener, with five rebounds being of the offensive variety. Hart finished one blocked shot shy of a complete stat line, as his fingerprints were all over a game the Knicks trailed by as much as 20 before rallying for the overtime win. New York will look to extend its series lead in Game 2 on Wednesday.
NYK • Guard • #3
7 months ago
Hart recorded a complete stat line on Tuesday, which included him shooting over 50 percent from the field for the first time since Game 1. Unfortunately, he suffered a lower back injury due to an awkward fall during the fourth quarter. The Knicks trailed by two when Hart and Jalen Brunson (ankle) exited with 2:57 remaining, and Detroit would extend its lead to six by the time those two returned with 27.1 seconds remaining. It’s fair to assume Hart will do everything he can to be on the court for Game 6 on Thursday, but he will undoubtedly be sore on Wednesday morning.
NYK • Guard • #3
7 months ago
Hart finished one rebound shy of another triple-double in the Knicks’ comfortable win over the Hawks. Over the past two weeks, he has provided third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, which isn’t far removed from his season-long production. Hart and the Knicks end Week 22 with a home game against the reeling Suns on Sunday.
NYK • Guard • #3
7 months ago
By design, the Cavaliers funneled the ball in Hart’s direction, resulting in him attempting 19 shots on Wednesday. He made eight, but it was more important for the Knicks that Hart attempted those shots instead of passing them up. Hart’s fantasy value has taken a hit recently, as shooting 64.7 percent from the foul line over the past two weeks hasn’t helped. However, he’s ranked just outside the top-50 in nine-cat during this stretch. Hart’s increased usage on Wednesday may have come at Mikal Bridges’ expense, as he only attempted six shots and finished with eight points, two rebounds, three assists and one steal. Bridges will need to be better, beginning with the Knicks’ Saturday/Sunday back-to-back.
NYK • Guard • #3
8 months ago
Hart may not have recorded a triple-double on Sunday, but he did offer another of his robust stat lines. Over the past two weeks, he has provided third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, which aligns with his season-long production in the former. Hart has been a top-25 player in nine-cat formats this season, and based on his Yahoo! ADP (116), he has been one of the most valuable players in fantasy basketball. The Knicks play four games during Week 22, starting with the 76ers on Tuesday.
NYK • Guard • #3
8 months ago
Hart finished Friday’s victory two rebounds shy of his 10th triple-double of the season, recording another full stat line. The Knicks wing has been one of the most valuable players in fantasy basketball, as he continues to exceed his Yahoo! ADP (116) by a significant margin. Where Hart goes in drafts next fall will be interesting. While he probably shouldn’t be selected with a top-50 pick in most fantasy leagues, Hart has proven capable of reaching that ceiling, if not raising it outright.
NYK • Guard • #3
8 months ago
Hart made history on two fronts Tuesday night. He combined with Karl-Anthony Towns to become the first Knicks teammates to record triple-doubles in the same game. Hart’s triple-double was his ninth of the season, surpassing Walt “Clyde” Frazier for the top spot in franchise history. Regardless of Hart’s feelings on shooting the basketball, he has been an elite fantasy option this season because of his ability to fill a stat sheet. The Knicks wing has provided third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats for the season. Hart will look to build on Tuesday’s performance when the Knicks host the Clippers on Wednesday.