Tue Jun 24 04:10:00 UTC 2025: **Knicks Could Trade Josh Hart, Potentially Upsetting Jalen Brunson, Expert Predicts**
**NEW YORK** – The New York Knicks’ impressive 2024-25 season, which saw them reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, may be followed by significant roster changes, including a potential trade of key player Josh Hart, according to a Bleacher Report prediction.
The prediction comes on the heels of a stunning move by the Knicks: the firing of head coach Tom Thibodeau just days after their Conference Finals loss to the Indiana Pacers. Thibodeau, who had been with the team since 2020 and led them to a 226-174 regular season record and a Coach of the Year award in 2021, was replaced after leading the team to within 4 wins of the finals. The Knicks have reportedly interviewed Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown for the head coaching position.
Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale suggests that Josh Hart is the most likely trade candidate. Favale argues that trading Hart makes more financial sense than moving Mitchell Robinson, and that Robinson’s unique skill set makes him less expendable.
However, trading Hart could have ripple effects, particularly concerning star point guard Jalen Brunson. Hart and Brunson are close friends and former Villanova teammates who also co-host a podcast. Hart played in 77 games this season, averaging 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 5.9 assists.
While the Knicks made a splash last year by acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns, it remains to be seen if Knicks president Leon Rose will ultimately decide to trade Hart, who is slated to earn $19.4 million next season.
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