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Knicks News: Josh Hart’s future in New York, Mitchell Robinson injury update

By Jordanna Clark

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 13: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks keeps the ball in bounds during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on February 13, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 13: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks keeps the ball in bounds during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on February 13, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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It didn’t take long for Josh Hart to become a fan favorite after the New York Knicks traded for him last Wednesday. The 27-year-old said that he is looking for a home and that he thinks NYC ‘could be it’ but that all depends on what will happen during the offseason.

The 27-year-old has a $12.9 million player option for 2023-24 that he could decline to enter free agency. Here’s what Hart’s former teammate Damian Lillard had to say:

"“Josh is a really good player so you have to know that he has an option, and he’s probably going to opt out of the deal that he has now,” Damian Lillard said, “and you have to assume he’s going to be wanted in the open market.“And there’s a chance you lose a player like that if you’re not going to match that number.”"

The Knicks wouldn’t have traded for Hart if he wasn’t in their future plans, so if he does decline his player option, expect him to sign a deal with New York.

Mitchell Robinson hasn’t played since he fractured his thumb against Washington on Jan. 18. He underwent surgery the next day and has been sidelined since. SNY’s Ian Begley reported on Wednesday that Robinson was “making progress” but hadn’t been cleared for contact yet.

More Knicks news

  • 2023 All-Star Weekend will officially kick off in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 17, and will end with the All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 19. Julius Randle, Jericho Sims, and Quentin Grimes will represent the Knicks.
  • Jalen Brunson said that if he were selected as an injury replacement for Jaylen Brown (who is day-to-day with a facial fracture), it’d be an honor he couldn’t pass up.
  • In the latest KIA MVP Ladder, Julius Randle jumped from No. 9 to No. 7. Randle’s behind Kevin Durant (6), Luka Doncic (5), Joel Embiid (4), Jayson Tatum (3), Giannis Antetokounmpo (2), and Nikola Jokic (1).

NBA news

  • Anfernee Simons injured his right ankle in Portland’s 126-101 loss to Washington on Tuesday. The X-rays were negative, but he’s set to undergo an MRI on Thursday.
  • Damian Lillard had his 11th 40+ point game of the season on Monday when he dropped 40 in the Trail Blazers’ 127-115 win over the Lakers.
  • Bryn Forbes, who was waived by the Timberwolves last week, was arrested in San Antonio Wednesday morning for allegedly assaulting a woman.
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