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TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK – JULY 08: Head coach of Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to media during his introductory press conference at Knicks Training Facility on July 08, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the New York Knicks will be in Indiana to play the Pacers.
They are coming off a 134-117 victory over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.
Josh Hart did not play in the game due to injury.
Knicks Announce Key Player Could Miss Pacers
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 08: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
For Friday’s game, the Knicks have announced that Hart will be listed as questionable.
Tommy Beer of Knicks Centric wrote: “The Knicks are listing both Karl-Anthony Towns (bilateral knee soreness) and Josh hart (left knee soreness) as questionable for Friday’s game vs. Indiana”
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 09: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks controls the ball against Brook Lopez #11 of the LA Clippers in the second half at Intuit Dome on March 09, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Hart is a very valuable piece for the Knicks.
The former Villanova star is averaging 11.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 49.5% from the field and 37.7% from three-point range in 54 games.
SleeperHoops wrote (on March 8): “Highest +/- in Knicks History: +1106 — Jalen Brunson +943 — OG Anunoby +934 — Josh Hart”
Hart Before The Knicks
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 29: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks reacts against the Indiana Pacers during the third quarter in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 29, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Hart was the 30th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
He has also spent time with the Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans and Portland Trail Blazers over nine seasons as a pro.
His career averages are 10.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 47.3% from the field and 34.6% from three-point range in 584 games.
Knicks Right Now
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 27: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks huddles with his team during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The Knicks come into their showdown with the Pacers as the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 42-25 record in 67 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 18-16 on the road).
Following the Pacers, the Knicks will play their next game on Sunday when they return home to host Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – JANUARY 09: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 09, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Knicks 112-107. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Knicks are coming off an incredible season where they were able to reach the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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