Josh Hart eligible for contract extension with New York Knicks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Josh Hart became eligible for a contract extension with the New York Knicks on August 10. The team is reportedly more inclined to negotiate a new deal with Hart than with Miles McBride. Hart is set to enter the final guaranteed year of his current contract, which pays him approximately $20.9 million. Recent estimates suggest a potential three-year extension for Hart could be valued around $54-$62 million. His contributions during the Knicks' recent championship run have highlighted his value as a leader and important player, particularly in rebounding and defense.
- •Hart eligible for contract extension since August 10, 2026
- •Knicks likely to prioritize extension for Hart over McBride
- •Hart's current contract is worth approximately $20.9 million
- •Possible extension could be worth $54-$62 million
- •Hart was a key player during the Knicks' championship run
- 11:21 AMYahoo Sports — New York Knicks’ Josh Hart Gets 100% Real on His Future After Being Eligible for New Lucrative Extension
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Could Josh Hart Be the Next Knick to Get an Extension?
"The New York Knicks have already made one important decision regarding their extension-eligible players this offseason. Now, Josh Hart could be next. Hart became eligible for a contract extension on Aug. 10, and recent reporting suggests the Knicks are more likely to reach a new deal with Hart than with Miles McBride. For a team coming […] The post Could Josh Hart Be the Next Knick to Get an Extension? appeared first on The Lead.
"Josh Hart is entering the final guaranteed year of his four-year, $80 million contract with the New York Knicks (with a $22.3 million team option next offseason), so he’ll enter the 2026-27 season motivated to play well for the defending champions. Hart is reportedly eligible for a four-year, $132 million extension. However, the New York [...]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:21 AMNew York Knicks’ Josh Hart Gets 100% Real on His Future After Being Eligible for New Lucrative Extension
Josh Hart is entering the final guaranteed year of his four-year, $80 million contract with the New York Knicks (with a $22.3 million team option next offseason), so he’ll enter the 2026-27 season motivated to play well for the defending champions. Hart is reportedly eligible for a four-year, $132 million extension. However, the New York [...]
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 6:18 PMCould Josh Hart Be the Next Knick to Get an Extension?
The New York Knicks have already made one important decision regarding their extension-eligible players this offseason. Now, Josh Hart could be next. Hart became eligible for a contract extension on Aug. 10, and recent reporting suggests the Knicks are more likely to reach a new deal with Hart than with Miles McBride. For a team coming […] The post Could Josh Hart Be the Next Knick to Get an Extension? appeared first on The Lead.
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