New York Knicks Star Listed on Injury Report vs Bulls

The New York Knicks have been one of the top teams in the NBA this season, sitting at 36-18 in third place in the Eastern Conference. Led by stars like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks are putting together a championship-caliber roster, but have built it through their do-it-all supporting cast.

The Knicks heavily rely on guys like Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart to anchor their defense and do all the things that Brunson and Towns do not. Unfortunately for the Knicks, one of those key glue guys has received an unfortunate injury update.

Ahead of their matchup with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, the Knicks have ruled out Josh Hart due to patellofemoral syndrome in his right knee.

Josh Hart’s injury is patellofemoral syndrome in his right knee, per the NBA injury report. He will miss tomorrow’s game vs CHI - the Knicks’ first game following the All Star break. After the CHI game on Thursday, NYK plays at Cleveland on Friday and at Boston on Sunday.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) February 19, 2025

Hart, 29, is averaging 14.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game this season, shooting 55.6% from the field. The do-it-all guard rarely misses time, as Thursday's contest is set to be just his third missed game in the last two seasons.

The 6-foot-4 guard has been an important piece for the Knicks this season. Hart has notched the fifth-most triple-doubles in the NBA this season (7) and is averaging the most rebounds per game by any player 6-foot-8 or shorter (9.6).

Another triple-double for Josh Hart 💯

11 PTS | 16 REB | 10 AST

His 6th triple-double of the season and 12th of his career (all have been with the @nyknicks). pic.twitter.com/bLsZCqzdOG
— NBA (@NBA) January 26, 2025

While the Knicks still have a clear advantage at home over the Bulls on Thursday night, Hart's status does give Chicago a bit more hope for a road upset.

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