Josh Hart comments on possible contract extension with Knicks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Josh Hart joked about reports suggesting he might receive a significantly reduced contract extension from the New York Knicks. Hart is eligible for a $132 million, four-year deal, but rumors indicate the team could offer him around $60-62 million over three years. As he enters the final guaranteed year of his current contract at $20.9 million, his performance has been pivotal for the Knicks, especially during the playoffs. Hart's importance to the team's success was highlighted by his playoff career-high of 26 points in a key game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. His connections with teammates and the fanbase further reinforce his value to the franchise as they look to maintain their championship momentum.
- •Josh Hart is eligible for a contract extension worth $132 million.
- •Reports suggest the Knicks may offer $60-62 million over three years.
- •Hart's current deal is in its final guaranteed year at $20.9 million.
- •He played a crucial role in the Knicks' playoff run last season.
- •Hart has strong chemistry with key teammates and is popular among fans.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Hart Jokes About New Report on Contract Extension With Knicks
"Josh Hart joked about getting less than the $132 million contract he's eligible for.
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