2023-06-25 10:21:00
While Josh Hart was supposed to test the market this summer, will the Knicks’ financial situation change the game? The player and the franchise have extended the deadline for the player option to continue negotiating.
Very important to the Knicks since his arrival at the trade deadline, Josh Hart was announced as one of the names to watch at the Free Agency 2023. Despite a player option at $ 12.9 million, the guard knew he could probably recover more on the market, with the key to a deal over several years to protect the family.
Josh Hart listening to July 1 offers then? Not sure at all. Indeed, the former Villanova has not yet officially rejected his player option. Adrian WojnarowskiESPN indeed explains to us that Hart and the Knicks have agreed to push back the player option activation date.
ESPN story on Josh Hart and Knicks extending deadline to decide on his player option — and how an opt-in and extension could positively help New York’s cap
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 25, 2023
It would seem that the Big Apple franchise is trying to convince its player to keep this last year of contract. The Knicks are not trying to devalue their player here but above all to keep maximum flexibility on the market. By staying below the luxury tax limit, New Yorkers could benefit from a mid-level exception of up to 12.4 million, which could add a solid rotation player to Tom Thibodeau’s roster. They can then extend Hart with a deal that would start the following season.
The cards are now in the hands of Josh Hart. He can accept his player option and then extend it to New York or decline it and test the market immediately. In one case or the other, the Knicks will try to keep it but the summer room for maneuver will not be the same according to the scenario.
Big defender, leader in the hustle, able to facilitate the play of his team and to participate in the scoring on occasion, Josh Hart will be one of the most coveted rotation players at the Free Agency 2023. Since his arrival at New York, the guard was turning 10.2 points, 7 rebounds and 3.2 assists off the bench.
Source texte : ESPN
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