Josh Hart Injury Status Update for April 19th, 2026
The Knicks got some good news today — Josh Hart has been cleared and is officially available to play. Josh had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Knicks.
Josh Hart Season Averages
The Knicks get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 65 games, Josh is averaging 11.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 30.1 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.1 | 11.9 | 7.5 | 4.8 | 8.9 |
Knicks Performance With & Without Josh Hart
The numbers tell a clear story about Josh's value to the Knicks. With Josh in the lineup this season, the team is 44-21. Without him, they've gone 9-8. The Knicks's net rating is 10.5 points worse per 100 possessions when Josh plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (114.6 vs 119.7), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 44-21 | 9-8 | — |
| Off Rating | 119.7 | 114.6 | -5.1 |
| Def Rating | 111.3 | 116.7 | +5.4 |
| Net Rating | 8.5 | -2.0 | -10.5 |
| PPG | 117.3 | 113.0 | -4.3 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Josh Hart Back
With Josh back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Miles McBride and Ariel Hukporti are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Josh again.
PPG: -6.8
MPG: -5.3
Josh Hart Betting Trends
With Josh returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Knicks have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Hart) Jose Alvarado 3PM UNDER: 10-2 (+8.4u, 1.5 / -117 avg. line) Knicks UNDER: 38-27 (+8.2u, 228.0 / -110 avg. line)
Josh is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Knicks and the rest of the league.