Josh Hart reveals finger injury requires surgery that could end career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 3:41 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Josh Hart reveals finger injury requires surgery that could end career
Summary

New York Knicks player Josh Hart disclosed a significant finger injury that mandates surgery potentially ending his career. Hart stated that a joint replacement would prevent him from continuing to play. This injury, located on his shooting hand, has already affected his play since last season. Hart currently has two years remaining on his contract, with hopes for a multi-year extension before the 2027-28 season. His injury status was highlighted as he began training camp with his hand taped.

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  • •Josh Hart has a finger injury requiring potential career-ending surgery.
  • •Hart's injury is on his shooting hand and affects his performance.
  • •He has two years left on his Knicks contract plus a team option.
  • •Hart is valued for his all-around skills beyond scoring.
  • •He aims for a multi-year contract extension before the 2027-28 season.
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  • 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — NY Knicks Star Reveals He’s Playing Through an Issue That Requires Career-Ending Surgery To Fix
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