Jan 1, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) looks to drive past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Josh Hart Misses Knicks Game vs. Timberwolves

Originally posted on New York Knicks on SI
By Geoff Maggliocchetti | Last updated Dec 19, 2024 8:55 PM ET

A battle of past and present New York Knicks will not feature one of the modern mainstays.

Per James Edwards of The Athletic, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau announced that Josh Hart would not play in Thursday night's highly-anticipated interconference tilt against the Minnsota Timberwolves (9:30 p.m. ET, MSG/TNT). Hart was a late addition to Thursday's injury report, listed as questionable due to personal reasons.

Thursday will feature the return of Karl-Anthony Towns to Minneapolis while the Knicks will face Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle for the first time since their services were sent north in exchange for the center's services.

Hart had played in each of the Knicks' first 26 games this season, averaging 14.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in that span. His rebounding will be particularly missed on Thursday, as the Timberwolves still boast the services of Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid in the interior despite Towns' departure.

This article first appeared on New York Knicks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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