Overview
- Hart has missed the last five games with a right ankle injury, during which New York is 2–3 and allowing 122 points per 100 possessions.
- SNY’s Ian Begley reports Hart will be re-evaluated Friday with an expectation of a quick return, and he indicated Hart could be available as early as Wednesday.
- Head coach Mike Brown says Hart’s absence has stalled the Knicks’ pace and flow, leaving the offense predictable and slow.
- Brown has cycled lineups — including starts for Mohamed Diawara alongside Mitchell Robinson and Miles McBride — without finding a stable mix.
- Recent losses highlighted rebounding and energy gaps, with opponents like Atlanta and Philadelphia exploiting the Knicks on the glass and physically.