Two days ago, Josh Hart was in Portland preparing to take on Golden State later that evening at the Moda Center. During warmups, Hart was pulled to the side and exited the court. A few minutes later, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that he had been traded to the Knicks.
On Thursday, Hart flew from Portland to New York City. His former Villanova teammate Jalen Brunson wasn’t in the city to welcome him, though, as the Knicks are in Philadelphia to take on the Sixers Friday night. Luckily, Philly isn’t a far trek from NYC.
With the Knicks taking on their division rival for the second time in a week, fans are wondering if Hart will make his debut on Friday.
Josh Hart’s status tonight vs Sixers
Josh Hart is listed as day-to-day on New York’s injury report. There’s been no word on if he’s going to play in Philadelphia or not, but as soon as there is, it will be updated here.
Hey Jake, trade is official but pending physicals. Don’t know if Hart has had his physical yet. There is a chance he’s active tonight but it depends on timing and result of physical
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) February 10, 2023
If he doesn’t play tonight, fans could see him make his debut on Saturday night in the second game of a back-to-back when the Knicks host the Jazz.
Josh Hart injury history
Josh Hart missed a game for Portland at the end of January with hamstring tightness, but he’s played five games since then.
Full Knicks injury report vs Sixers
Along with Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson is on the injury report and is listed as out due to his fractured right thumb. There’s no timetable on when the big man will return, but hopefully it’ll be shortly after the All-Star break.
Full Sixers injury report vs Knicks
Joel Embiid is listed as questionable (foot) for Friday’s game against New York. He played in the Sixers’ last game against the Celtics on Wednesday night.
Philadelphia acquired Jalen McDaniels on Thursday ahead of the trade deadline. He’s listed as day-to-day.
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