“Napoli è una grande storia di rivalsa, e mi ricorda, in tanti aspetti, quello che abbiamo costruito con i Knicks,” said Josh Hart.
The New York Knicks guard and reigning NBA champion has officially acquired a stake in Basket Napoli, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport on November 14, 2026. Hart enters the club as an investor alongside Matt Rizzetta’s ownership group, fresh off the Italian team securing a wild card berth in the EuroLeague.
Basket Napoli currently sits atop the standings in both Serie A and EuroCup, boasting 13 victories through 14 games. Hart’s investment follows a series of social media posts supporting the surging Italian club, culminating in a formal ownership stake.
“I have always wanted to be among the partners of a sports club,” Hart told Sportico, noting his plans to advise the team on physical and mental performance, talent recruitment, and brand activation from New York.
Alongside Hart’s arrival, the club announced that the Predictive fund has joined as a minority stakeholder. The fund includes notable figures from sports, technology, and entertainment whose identities are scheduled for official release in the coming weeks.
The club announced a project supported by the Municipality of Naples in September to construct a new arena by rebuilding the Mario Argento sports palace. This infrastructure plan serves as a foundational pillar for the team’s ambitions in European competition.
"Josh Hart represents Napoli and the tens of millions of proud Neapolitans present around the world," said Matt Rizzetta, owner of Napoli, describing the partnership as the start of a long-term relationship with the fan base.
Hart enters the ownership group alongside Matt Hillman, his business partner and co-host of the “Roommates” podcast. Hart said that his involvement builds upon prior visits to Naples and the Amalfi Coast, observing the passionate environment surrounding the club.
