Josh Hart’s unheralded arrival changed everything for these Knicks
Josh Hart's arrival has significantly impacted the New York Knicks' performance this season. Initially in a decent position before the trade deadline, the team has since shown improvement. With Hart's contributions, the Knicks are now aiming for a deeper playoff run.
- ▪The Knicks were 30-26 before the 2023 trade deadline and were likely heading for a play-in spot.
- ▪Josh Hart's addition has changed the dynamics of the team.
- ▪Jalen Brunson had been a standout player for the Knicks prior to Hart's arrival.
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New York Knicks Mike Vaccaro Josh Hart’s unheralded arrival changed everything for these Knicks By Mike Vaccaro Published May 25, 2026, 7:54 p.m. ET Knicks guard Josh Hart #3, shooting over Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen #31. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post CLEVELAND — This is the way it always happens during trade season. Teams with ambitions make wish lists. They assemble players they’d be interested in acquiring. They assess fits. They try to project cost. Then they pull the trigger. See Also New York Knicks Knicks had their own Finals-or-bust mandate — before James Dolan’s edict Or they don’t. The Knicks were in OK shape in the hours before the 2023 trade deadline. They beat the Magic in Orlando that Feb. 7, pushing themselves to 30-26 on the year.
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