2023-07-30 08:55:00
Having activated his player option, Josh Hart is now under contract until 2024 with the Knicks. Nevertheless, the franchise might lock it in as early as this summer with a new multi-year deal.
We expected to see Josh Hart test the market this summer to get a new contract, but the guard did the Knicks a favor by activating his player option for $13 million. Direct consequence: New York was able to keep its mid-level exception up to 12 million dollars and it was used to bring in Donte DiVincenzo. A reinforcement appreciated by Hart since the two guys did their college together at Villanova with a certain… Jalen Brunson. The Knicks were able to shop with Hart’s help, so it’s time to reward the guard the way he deserves.
According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, the franchise and the player should confirm a new contract in August. The amount and duration are even already known according to the insider.
“The extension of [Josh] Hart, expected to arrive in August, is in the range of four years, $75 million” – Stefan Bondy
4 years and 75 million, that makes us almost 19 million a year. It’s no joke for a player who has established himself as one of the most reliable and regular role players in the League. He was turning at 10.2 points, 7 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 30 minutes since arriving in New York. An excellent defender, Hart shows constant fighting spirit on the pitch. He is also a very good rebounder and someone who can bring his stone to the building in attack. A jack-of-all-trades profile that is very popular with Tom Thibodeau, who has made him one of his trusted men on the floor.
Eager to settle in New York for the long term following having known three franchises in his first six NBA seasons (he played in Los Angeles, New Orleans and Portland), Josh Hart should see his wish come true with the small increase that will GOOD.
Source texte : Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News
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