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January 12, 2026
Trio of threes in return
Hart (ankle) amassed 18 points (7-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's 123-114 win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis
Hart returned to the New York lineup for the first time since Christmas Day after an eight-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. He didn't operate with any major restrictions in the contest, as he narrowly eclipsed his season-long average of 30.3 minutes and turned in a productive performance highlighted by three made three-pointers. The versatile wing is averaging 12.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.6 triples and 1.4 steals on 49.6 percent shooting from the field and a career-best 39.8 percent shooting from deep across 29 appearances. While New York doesn't rely on Hart for consistent scoring, his all-around impact makes him a key contributor on a nightly basis.
January 11, 2026
Will start Sunday
Head coach Mike Brown said Hart (ankle) will start against Portland on Sunday and won't be on a minutes restriction, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Hart will return to his normal workload following an eight-game absence due to a sprained right ankle he sustained in a win over the Cavaliers on Dec. 25. As a result, Miles McBride is expected to revert to a bench role. Hart has started 14 games so far this season, during which he has averaged 14.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.9 steals in 34.6 minutes per contest.
January 11, 2026
Will play Sunday
Hart (ankle) will play against the Trail Blazers on Sunday, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Hart hasn't played since Dec. 25 due to a right ankle sprain but will return to the lineup following an eight-game absence. It's unclear if the veteran swingman will be on a minutes restriction during his return, but his presence should leave fewer minutes available for Miles McBride and Jordan Clarkson. Hart has appeared in 28 regular-season games (14 starts) thus far, averaging 12.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.4 steals in 30.3 minutes per tilt.
January 10, 2026
Upgraded to questionable
Hart (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Hart hasn't played since Dec. 25 due to a sprained right ankle. Even though his presence Sunday is uncertain, the fact that he's been upgraded to questionable means he's trending in the right direction. The absence of Hart has opened up more playing time for Miles McBride and Jordan Clarkson, but both would be in line to see fewer minutes if Hart returns to the hardwood.