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Josh Hart defends Jalen Brunson after Draymond Green's criticism

7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:04 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Josh Hart defends Jalen Brunson after Draymond Green's criticism
Summary

Josh Hart has come to the defense of teammate Jalen Brunson after Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green criticized Brunson for taking a significant pay cut with the New York Knicks. Green expressed that he disagreed with Brunson's decision, advocating that a star player should not reduce their salary. Hart responded on a podcast, emphasizing the importance of not interfering in others' financial choices. This latest exchange highlights the ongoing discussions about contracts and player compensation in the NBA, particularly regarding star players like Brunson and how their decisions impact team dynamics.

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By the Numbers
  • •Josh Hart defends Jalen Brunson after Draymond Green's remarks.
  • •Draymond Green criticized Brunson's salary cut for the Knicks.
  • •Hart emphasized that players shouldn't judge others' financial decisions.
  • •Brunson's pay cut was essential for the Knicks to sign new players.
  • •Discussions on player compensation continue to be relevant in the NBA.
Latest Updates
  • 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ Josh Hart Gets Blunt Response From Draymond Green
  • 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ Josh Hart Claps Back at Draymond Green’s Brunson Take
  • 9:29 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Hart brutally calls out Draymond Green questioning Jalen Brunson’s $100M Knicks sacrifice
  • 5:28 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ Josh Hart calls out Draymond Green for comments on Jalen Brunson’s huge sacrifice
  • 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ Josh Hart Beefs With Draymond Green ‘Counting Other People’s Pockets’ As Warriors Star Questions Jalen Brunson’s $113M Pay Cut
  • 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Hart sends pointed message to Draymond Green for Jalen Brunson critique
  • 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Hart responds to Draymond Green calling out Jalen Brunson and the Knicks
What they're saying
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Josh Hart hits out at Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green’s comments about Jalen Brunson. The 2025-26 NBA season ended with the New York Knicks lifting the Larry O’Brien trophy after 53 years and Jalen Brunson was undoubtedly the star of the team.

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New York Knicks swingman Josh Hart took issue with Draymond Green’s resurfaced comments on Jalen Brunson’s infamous contract sacrifice that led to their 2026 Championship win. Brunson gave up $113 million in his last contract extension with the Knicks.

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Draymond Green took a shot at Josh Hart during the latest segment of “Club 520 Podcast. ” The Golden State Warriors forward said that Jalen Brunson should not have taken a $113 million pay cut in 2024 because the New York Knicks could “afford it.

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