Josh Hart remains day-to-day with a right ankle issue, the same status he carried into Thursday. He has been ruled out for Thursday night's preseason game against Toronto.
What happened
Josh Hart is day-to-day with a right ankle issue, the same status he carried into Thursday, according to the Knicks' injury report updated at 7:51 p.m. ET on Oct. 15. Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports that Hart, listed with an undisclosed issue, has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against Toronto. The 31-year-old guard had been day-to-day earlier in the week with a rest-related issue on Oct. 12 before being cleared, then was marked day-to-day again on Thursday before the right ankle, leg issue was specified in the report.
What it means for the Knicks
Hart will miss Thursday's preseason game against the Raptors, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Last season he averaged 12.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists over 30.2 minutes across 66 games, giving New York a rebounding and playmaking presence off the ball. With him out, the Knicks can turn to Miles McBride, Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson for backcourt minutes, while Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns carry the rest of the lineup. New York is 0-0 since the 2026-27 regular season has not started, so there is no record split with or without Hart yet.
What to watch
The Knicks will update Hart's status on the next injury report as his right ankle progresses. His expected return is listed as Oct. 20. That report should clarify whether he is available for New York's remaining preseason games before the regular season opens.
Is Josh Hart playing vs Raptors?
No. He has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against Toronto, per Stefan Bondy of The New York Post, with a right ankle issue listed on the injury report.
When will Josh Hart be back?
His expected return is listed as Oct. 20. The Knicks have not announced a timeline beyond that date.