Josh Hart’s Eric Collins Comment Draws Attention to NBA Playoff Broadcast Changes

Josh Hart is doing everything right on the court and still finding time to call out what’s off it. Fresh off a clutch fourth-quarter takeover that powered the New York Knicks past the Boston Celtics, Hart’s voice carried beyond the box score. New York is chasing playoff positioning, but the conversation shifted from seeding to screens.

That Celtics win had layers. No Jaylen Brown on the floor, Jalen Brunson controlling tempo, and Karl-Anthony Towns stretching defenses. Hart closed it out with 15 fourth-quarter points. However, as the playoffs approach, something else is clearly bothering players and fans alike.

Hart took to X to criticize the new NBA playoff broadcast setup, which removes local announcers from the first round in favor of national partners like Prime Video and major networks. His frustration centered on not hearing Eric Collins during the Hornets’ play-in game.

“Not having the option to listen to Eric Collins tonight is terrible.”