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Knicks make necessary trade for Josh Hart, end Cam Reddish experiment

By Jordanna Clark

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Josh Hart #11 of the Portland Trail Blazers in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 25, 2022 in New York City. Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New York Knicks 132-129. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Josh Hart #11 of the Portland Trail Blazers in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 25, 2022 in New York City. Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New York Knicks 132-129. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks fans, the Cam Reddish era is officially over. After not playing since Dec. 3, the Knicks traded the 23-year-old forward, Svi Mykhailiuk, Ryan Arcidiacono, and a protected first-round pick to the Trail Blazers in exchange for Josh Hart.

HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported on Wednesday morning that New York had expressed interest in Hart, and later that evening, the 27-year-old became a Knick.

When Hart learned that he had been traded to New York, he was warming up for Portland’s game against Golden State. He was pulled off the court, which led many to speculate that he had been traded. Shortly after, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted that Hart was headed to the Knicks.

Knicks trade Cam Reddish, protected first-round pick to Blazers for Josh Hart

The Athletic’s Fred Katz reported that Mykhailiuk was involved in the trade and then he added that Arcidiacono was headed to Portland, too. So, Jalen Brunson gained one former Villanova teammate but lost another.

Hart’s in his sixth year in the league and in the 51 games that he played for the Trail Blazers this season, he averaged 9.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists while shooting 50.4% from the field and 30.4% from three. He’s making $12.96 million this season and has a $12.96 million player option for next season. If he declines it, he’ll enter free agency this summer. That’s something that New York thought about before trading him, though, so the front office must be planning on paying him.

Standing at six-foot-four, Hart’s an excellent rebounder for his size. With Mitchell Robinson still sidelined, Hart should be able to provide an immediate impact on the Knicks. He’s able to defend multiple positions, too, which is why he’s a player that Tom Thibodeau will love.

It’s sad to see Cam Reddish go, but it was a move that needed to happen. It was clear that even after trading a protected first-round pick for him last year, he didn’t have a future in New York. Hopefully, he’ll get the role that he’s hoping for and will succeed in Portland.

As for Josh Hart, welcome to the Big Apple.

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