Knicks lock down Josh Hart to 4-year contract extension

Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY SportsThe Knicks and popular swingman Josh Hart have agreed to a four-year, $81 million contract extension according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The contract kicks in next season, as Hart had already picked up his $12.9 million option for this year. He was acquired from Portland at the trade deadline and was an immediate spark plug for the Knicks. In 25 games, he averaged 10.2 points and seven rebounds to go with a 3.4 Box Plus/Minus (BPM). Not bad for someone just 6-foot-4, 215 pounds.

Say what you want about Leon Rose and his refusal to meet with the media. This is another phenomenal decision from both himself and William “Worldwide” Wesley.…