Josh Hart Injury Status Update for March 19th, 2026
Josh Hart of the Knicks has been ruled out and will not play today. Josh was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 14th game Josh has missed this season.
Josh Hart Season Averages
Josh's absence leaves a significant hole in the Knicks rotation. Across 53 games this season, he's averaging 11.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game while playing 29.9 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.9 | 11.8 | 7.5 | 5.1 | 9.2 |
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 35-18. Without him, they've gone 6-6. The Knicks's net rating is 11.5 points worse per 100 possessions when Josh plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (116.0 vs 118.6), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 35-18 | 6-6 | — |
| Off Rating | 118.6 | 116.0 | -2.6 |
| Def Rating | 110.1 | 119.0 | +8.9 |
| Net Rating | 8.5 | -3.0 | -11.5 |
| PPG | 117.1 | 116.2 | -0.9 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Josh Hart?
When Josh sits, other Knicks players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Miles McBride and Ariel Hukporti stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Josh has been out this season, Miles McBride has averaged 5.7 more points per game.
PPG: +5.7
When Josh has been out this season, Ariel Hukporti has averaged 5.2 extra minutes.
MPG: +5.2
Josh Hart Betting Trends
For bettors, Josh's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Knicks's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Josh has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Hart) Miles McBride 3PM OVER: 9-0 (+10.1u, 2.3 / +101 avg. line) Mikal Bridges PTS UNDER: 10-2 (+8.0u, 16.1 / -113 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Josh Hart's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Knicks @ Nets - March 20, 2026 New York Knicks: Josh Hart (Out) Brooklyn Nets: Egor Demin (Out) Michael Porter Jr. (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Josh's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Knicks.