Josh Hart is “definitely getting close” to returning for the Knicks after missing eight games with an ankle sprain. Coach Mike Brown said Hart could play as early as Sunday, noting the team misses his playmaking, which has put more burden on Jalen Brunson.
Meanwhile, the Wizards’ acquisition of Trae Young may ironically hurt their draft position. Despite acquiring the All-Star, Young is expected to sit out due to injuries. The Wizards currently own the league’s fourth-worst record, which if maintained, would allow them to keep their 2026 first-round pick instead of sending it to New York.
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