A few months ago, the Knicks were in a position to add some young talent in the offseason with at least one pick guaranteed in the 2023 draft. But after trading away their own first-round pick in a deal for Josh Hart and losing out on the Mavericks’ pick, they currently stand pick-less heading into the offseason. Hart was a valuable player this season but his performance down the stretch and the lack of first-round picks begs the question: Was trading for Hart worth it?
With how the season ended, both for the Knicks and for Hart, it can be tempting to point out all the negatives in Hart.