Josh Hart exits New York Knicks friendly in Abu Dhabi vs 76ers with injury, taken straight to locker room

Josh Hart injury

Josh Hart suffered a lower back injury during the first quarter against the 76ers after collecting a rebound.

As he attempted to dribble the ball up the court, Hart went down untouched and in clear pain.

Knicks writer Steve Popper described: “Josh Hart slipped and looks like twisted his back – down on the floor for a while and now limping to the locker room with help.”

Hart played seven minutes, scoring two points and grabbing six rebounds before his game came to an early end.

Josh Hart was already dealing with injury

Josh Hart was already dealing with an injury heading into pre-season, following an operation on his finger.

Hart explained at media day that the operation did not fully work, and he would be forced to wear a splint on his right ring finger this season.

This latest back injury could be an even bigger problem. The full extent will become clear in the coming days.