Josh Hart
#3SF · New York Knicks
Height
6'5"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
31
College
Villanova
Experience
8 yrs
Wingspan
6'8.3"
Reach
8'5.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9.5"
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The Verdict on Josh, in One Read
On the field, Josh Hart grades out as an excellent SF for New York Knicks (A Impact). That places him 11th of 119 graded small forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at A-, a clear bargain. The public read is positive (B+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 596 | 12.0 | 7.4 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 50.8% | 35.0% | 75.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 66 | 12.0 | 7.4 | 4.8 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB+LongevityLong CareerRecentB+
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 66 | 12.0 | 7.4 | 4.8 | 50.8% | B B |
| 2024-25 | | 77 | 13.6 | 9.6 | 5.9 | 52.5% | B+ B+ |
| 2023-24 | | 81 | 9.4 | 8.3 | 4.1 | 43.4% | B- B- |
| 2022-23 | | 76 | 9.8 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 52.9% | B B |
| 2021-22 |  | 54 | 14.9 | 7.2 | 4.1 | 50.4% | B B |
| 2020-21 | | 47 | 9.2 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 43.9% | B- B- |
| 2019-20 | | 65 | 10.1 | 6.5 | 1.7 | 42.3% | B- B- |
| 2018-19 |  | 67 | 7.8 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 40.7% | C C |
| 2017-18 | | 63 | 7.9 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 46.9% | C- C- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 6/11 | vs SAS | W 107-106 | 33 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 | +11 |
| Tue, 6/9 | vs SAS | L 111-115 | 35 | 16 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$62.8M
Guaranteed
$40.4M
AAV
$19.5M/yr
Guaranteed %64%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A-
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
The A- Contract Value Index on Josh Hart's deal stems from how production lines up against the cap hit. At $19.5M AAV over three years, Hart is being compensated as a above-average starter, and his 2025-26 season stats—12.0 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 4.8 APG across 66 games—validate that tier: reliable two-way contributions from a veteran role player who generates value beyond the box score through effort and floor spacing. For a 31-year-old established veteran, this contract represents fair market value for a wing capable of defending multiple positions and crashing the glass without demanding usage; the salary aligns with what teams pay for high-reliability rotation pieces rather than overpaying for name recognition. What elevates the CVI grade from a B+ to A- is Hart's outsized cultural impact in New York—his vocal advocacy for fan accessibility and player empowerment has cemented him as a franchise anchor with genuine organizational loyalty, a premium that justified holding the deal through a Finals run. The three-year term carries minimal risk for a player of Hart's age and role; he is locked into reliable production without the deck-stacking burden of a max contract. Heading into the Finals, this is exactly the type of contract that winning teams want on their books: a player who delivers on-court value, leadership, and market relevance without dragging down the salary cap or requiring constant validation.
Performance Analysis
A-
#11 of 119 Small Forwards
F
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Josh's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Josh Compares at the Position
Josh Hart ranks 11th of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots Josh between Michael Porter Jr. (A) just ahead and Mikal Bridges (A-) just behind.
Graded higher
Michael Porter Jr.Brooklyn NetsAJimmy Butler IIIGolden State WarriorsABrandon IngramToronto RaptorsA-Josh HartA-
Graded lower
Mikal BridgesNew York KnicksTransaction History
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About this player
Josh Hart is a veteran in his 8th NBA season listed at SF for the New York Knicks. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Josh Hart, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A-, Performance A-, Sentiment B+.
The crowd's Fan Verdict moves in real time as fans vote on this profile. FanVerdicts' own read updates as new data lands — performance recalculates when NBA game stats post, sentiment shifts with media coverage and fan discussion, and the Contract Value Index recomputes when contract terms change. Contract details below show the structure (years, total value, average annual value, guarantees) behind the Contract Value Index read.
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