Josh Hart SG/F NYK Tue 11/8/22 12:24 AM
Josh Hart
SG/F NYK
Hart amassed 12 points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3PT, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 37 minutes in Monday's 110-107 victory over Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Hart served as the hero in this one, as he hit a buzzer-beater three to win the contest for Portland. He also contributed across the board for his squad, falling one rebound and two assists shy of a triple-double. Hart's performance Monday night was a welcome sight, as he'd been held to single digits in the scoring column in four straight games heading to Miami.
Josh Hart SG/F NYK Mon 11/7/22 7:24 PM
Josh Hart
SG/F NYK
Hart (ankle) will be available Monday at Miami.
EDGE Analysis
As anticipated, Hart will continue to play through the right ankle issue that's plagued him for the last couple of games. He was listed as probable entering Monday, so there's no expectation that he'll be limited. Hart posted four points, seven rebounds, eight assists and a steal in Saturday's blowout loss to Phoenix.
Josh Hart SG/F NYK Sun 11/6/22 4:54 PM
Josh Hart
SG/F NYK
Hart (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Hart continues to deal with a slight ankle sprain, but he should continue to suit up Monday. Over his last four games, he's averaging 6.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists in 36.0 minutes per contest.
Josh Hart SG/F NYK Sat 11/5/22 8:39 PM
Josh Hart
SG/F NYK
Hart (ankle) is starting Saturday against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Portland's head coach Chauncey Billups said he's sticking with the same lineup that started against the Grizzlies, so Hart will reclaim his usual spot in the starting five despite the fact he was dealing with a right ankle injury just a few hours before tip-off. He's far from being a scoring threat and that diminishes his fantasy value, but he's a valuable piece for the Blazers due to his elite defensive and rebounding upside. He's pulling down a career-high 8.8 boards per contest.
Josh Hart SG/F NYK Sat 11/5/22 4:09 PM
Josh Hart
SG/F NYK
Hart is probable to play in Saturday's game versus the Suns due to a right ankle injury, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hart has been a valuable wing defender for the Trail Blazers this season. The 27-year-old forward is averaging a career-high in rebounds at 8.8 per game. If Hart is unable to play Saturday, Nassir Little and Justise Winslow are in line to receive extended minutes.
Josh Hart SG/F NYK Thu 11/3/22 2:19 PM
Josh Hart
SG/F NYK
Hart posted five points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 40 minutes in Wednesday's 111-106 to the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
Hart is not a volume scorer, averaging 9.7 points in 36.4 minutes through the first seven games. However, his defense and rebounding (8.7 per game) have ensured that he maintains a crucial role for the Trail Blazers.
Josh Hart SG/F NYK Wed 11/2/22 8:23 PM
Josh Hart
SG/F NYK
Hart (concussion) will play in Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hart has cleared concussion protocols ahead of Wednesday's game. He's started in all six contests for the Trail Blazers this season and is set to do so again versus Memphis.
Josh Hart SG/F NYK Tue 11/1/22 8:37 PM
Josh Hart
SG/F NYK
Hart (concussion) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Hart's status is murky for Wednesday after he landed in concussion protocols Friday. If he's out, more minutes would be available for Nassir Little, Keon Johnson and Shaedon Sharpe.
Josh Hart SG/F NYK Tue 11/1/22 3:56 PM
Josh Hart
SG/F NYK
Head coach Chauncey Billups indicated Tuesday that Hart (concussion) is progressing well but the team won't know until game day whether he will be available versus the Grizzlies on Wednesday, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hart left last Friday's game versus the Rockets and isn't in the clear to suit up Wednesday despite an extended rest between contests. He will presumably be listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt and will likely have his status clarified closer to the opening tip. If he can't play, Nassir Little and Justise Winslow are among the candidates who could slot into a starting role.
Josh Hart SG/F NYK Sat 10/29/22 1:48 PM
Josh Hart
SG/F NYK
Hart has entered the NBA's concussion protocol following Friday's game versus the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
Hart logged 34 minutes in the game but apparently suffered a concussion in the contest and will need to make it through the return-to-participation process before being allowed back on the floor. Fortunately for him and the Trail Blazers, the team doesn't return to action until Wednesday against the Grizzlies, so Hart could avoid missing any action.