Overview

• The injury is to Hart’s right ring finger on his shooting hand, and the finger remains visibly swollen.
• Hart acknowledged he may need in-season surgery if discomfort worsens, though he hopes to play through it.
• He avoided most shooting work this summer following a July procedure, making the splint’s effect on touch a key preseason variable.
• Hart led the NBA in minutes per game last season and set the Knicks’ single-season record with nine triple-doubles.
• New coach Mike Brown could alter the starting lineup, and Hart said he believes he is a starter but will accept the team’s decision.