Hart (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Still nursing a back problem, Hart will be trying to make his season debut Friday. With Mitchell Robinson getting another night off against Boston, Hart would be in line for a significant role, whether he starts or not, if he's able to suit up.

Hart (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hart continues to deal with a back issue that has kept him out of practice this week. The Villanova product has been dealing with the issue since Oct. 2. Hart is doing on-court work but hasn't progressed to scrimmaging, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. The team will likely pivot to Pacome Dadiet and Landry Shamet to help pick up the slack.

Hart (back) did not practice Tuesday, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hart has been dealing with a lingering back issue since the beginning of October and has yet to log a full practice. The Knicks will release their injury report Tuesday evening ahead of their matchup against Cleveland on Wednesday, but for now, it sounds like a questionable tag is the most optimistic designation his fantasy managers can expect. For what it's worth, coach Mike Brown sounded pretty pessimistic about Hart's chances of playing.

Hart (back) did not practice Monday, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hart missed the majority of the preseason with this lingering back issue. Coach Mike Brown didn't reveal Hart's status for Opening Night against the Cavaliers on Wednesday, but the forward sounds questionable at best. If Hart is unable to play, guys like Jordan Clarkson, Miles McBride and Guerschon Yabusele could be more involved.

Hart (back) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Hornets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hart won't suit up at all during the preseason due to back spasms, and his next opportunity to play will come in the team's regular-season opener against Cleveland on Wednesday. The 30-year-old swingman was limited to individual drills in Thursday's practice, and his status will be worth monitoring ahead of Opening Night.

Hart (back) was limited to individual work at Thursday's practice, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hart remains day-to-day with his ongoing back issues. His status for Friday's preseason finale against the Hornets remains up in the air, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Knicks take a cautious approach. It's looking increasingly likely that Hart will be the sixth man for New York this season.

Hart (back) is nearing a return but remains questionable for Friday's preseason matchup against the Hornets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hart has been dealing with back spasms and appears to be nearing a return, though it remains to be seen whether the Knicks will have him log preseason minutes or wait until the regular-season opener. The versatile veteran, who started all 77 of his appearances last season, could transition into more of a high-energy bench role for the 2025-26 campaign.

Hart (back, illness) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Knicks will give Hart a chance to rest his balky back spasms Monday. His next chance to return to the lineup arrives Friday against the Hornets.

Hart (back, illness) was limited to individual work at Sunday's practice, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hart has been dealing with some back spasms since the beginning of preseason and has also been under the weather for a couple days. He's trending in the right direction, however. Knicks coach Mike Brown didn't discuss player availability for Monday's exhibition against the Wizards, but he didn't rule out the possibility some players will be held out for maintenance purposes.

Hart (illness) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hart has been ruled out due to an illness, but it's unclear if he's still nursing back spasms as well. His next chance to see preseason action comes in Monday's exhibition clash with the Hornets. In the interim, Guerschon Yabusele and Pacome Dadiet will both have an opportunity to play an expanded role Thursday.