Josh Hart says New York Knicks remain motivated for NBA season repeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart states the team enters the 2026-27 season viewing themselves as hunters rather than the hunted. Despite securing the championship last year, Hart notes that few analysts project a repeat performance, a narrative the players are using as fuel. The team is adjusting to roster changes, including the loss of Mitchell Robinson to free agency. Reports indicate the organization is considering free agents John Konchar and Drew Eubanks to address depth concerns ahead of training camp. Additionally, management faces upcoming contract extension negotiations with Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and Miles McBride. Hart emphasized that a culture of selflessness and sacrifice remains vital for the team to achieve their postseason objectives.
- •Josh Hart denies the New York Knicks feel like the hunted team.
- •The organization is exploring free agents John Konchar and Drew Eubanks.
- •Management must address contract extensions for Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and Miles McBride.
- •The Knicks aim to fill a third center position ahead of training camp.
- 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — New York Knicks’ Josh Hart Sends Clear Message to Critics About Their Chances of a Repeat
"Josh Hart doesn’t believe that the New York Knicks are the “hunted” despite entering the 2026-27 season as the reigning NBA champions. In an interview at the US Open quarterfinals between Alexander Zverev and Botic van de Zandschulp, the 31-year-old detailed the team’s mindset ahead of the new campaign. “I don’t think we have a [...]
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