Josh Hart's back injury was considered a minor setback, but it's starting to feel like something a little more.

Hart (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics. Still nursing a back problem, Hart will be trying to make his season debut Friday. With Mitchell Robinson getting another night off against Boston,

The New York Knicks will open their season against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. However, two of NY's best players will miss the season opener because of injuries.

Just when you thought the Knicks might catch a break this season, the basketball gods decided to remind everyone in the “Big Apple” why being a New York fan requires industrial-strength antacid and a therapist on speed dial.

New York Knicks' Josh Hart reacts as he falls during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) New York Knicks' Josh Hart reacts as ...

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson, right, blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) near Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) and center Alperen Sengun, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo)

Josh Hart was a revelation for fantasy managers last season, averaging 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game with 53/33/78 shooting splits. He had his best fantasy finish, ending the 2024-25 campaign 40th in points leagues and third-round value in 9-cat.

Earlier in October, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Giannis Antetoukounmpo's camp settled on the New York Knicks as his preference should he decide to force a trade out of Milwaukee, and the two teams even held preliminary trade talks in August,