History of Josh Hart in Timeline

Joshua Aaron Hart is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA. He entered the league after being drafted in the first round, 30th overall, by the Utah Jazz in the 2017 NBA draft. He was subsequently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on the same night.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1985: Previous Villanova National Championship

Villanova's national championship win in 2016 was their first since 1985.

March 6, 1995: Josh Hart's Birth

On March 6, 1995, Joshua Aaron Hart was born. He would later become a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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December 21, 2013: Season High Score

On December 21, 2013, Josh Hart scored a season-high 19 points in an 88–67 win over Rider.

2013: Earned Eagle Scout Rank

In 2013, Josh Hart reached the level of Eagle Scout in Scouting BSA.

2013: All-Met Selection

In 2013, Josh Hart, as a senior, was a first-team All-Met selection by The Washington Post and was ranked as Rivals.com's 82nd-ranked prospect in the class of 2013.

December 14, 2014: 20 Points vs. Temple

On December 14, 2014, Josh Hart and teammate Darrun Hilliard both scored 20 points in an 85–62 rout of Temple.

February 28, 2015: Lip Injury

On February 28, 2015, Josh Hart was hit in the mouth during a game against Xavier, requiring stitches on his lip.

2015: Big East Sixth Man of the Year

In 2015, Josh Hart was named the Big East's Sixth Man of the Year and was the most outstanding player of the 2015 Big East men's basketball tournament.

2015: Preseason Selection

Josh Hart's 2015-16 Wildcats were the unanimous coaches preseason selection to win the conference.

January 2, 2016: Win Over Creighton

On January 2, 2016, Josh Hart scored 25 points in a win over Creighton.

November 2, 2016: Preseason All-America Team

On November 2, 2016, Josh Hart was named to the Associated Press preseason All-America team.

2016: All-Big East and All-American Selection and National Championship Win

In 2016, Josh Hart was selected first-team All-Big East, named a third-team All-American, and helped Villanova win its second national championship.

2016: National Championship

In 2016, Josh Hart, as a junior, helped lead Villanova to a national championship.

March 11, 2017: Regular Season Finale Win

On March 11, 2017, in the regular season finale versus Creighton Bluejays, Josh Hart scored 29 points in a 74–60 win.

December 14, 2017: Double-Double Against Cavaliers

On December 14, 2017, Josh Hart recorded a double-double against the Cleveland Cavaliers in his first start, scoring 11 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

2017: All-American Selection

In 2017, Josh Hart was named a consensus first-team All-American as a senior.

2017: NBA Draft and Trade

In 2017, Josh Hart was selected by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the NBA draft as the 30th overall pick, before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on draft night.

2018: NBA Summer League MVP

In 2018, Josh Hart was named the league MVP of the NBA Summer League after averaging 24.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

March 28, 2019: Knee Procedure and Season End

On March 28, 2019, it was announced that Josh Hart underwent a successful ultrasonic debridement procedure on his right knee patellar tendon and was expected to miss the remainder of the 2018–19 season.

July 6, 2019: Traded to the New Orleans Pelicans

On July 6, 2019, Josh Hart was traded by the Lakers to the New Orleans Pelicans along with other players and draft picks for Anthony Davis.

2019: Trade to the New Orleans Pelicans

In 2019, Josh Hart was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in a package deal for Anthony Davis.

October 2020: Donation to Relief Efforts

In October 2020, Josh Hart donated $10,000 to the relief efforts for the Napa Valley wildfires.

February 16, 2021: Season-High 27 Points

On February 16, 2021, Josh Hart scored a season-high 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds during a 144–113 win against the Memphis Grizzlies.

November 13, 2021: Career-High 11 Assists

On November 13, 2021, Josh Hart recorded a career-high 11 assists in a 112–101 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

January 19, 2022: Jersey Retired by Villanova

On January 19, 2022, Josh Hart's number 3 jersey was retired by the Villanova Wildcats.

February 8, 2022: Traded to the Portland Trail Blazers

On February 8, 2022, Josh Hart was acquired by the Portland Trail Blazers along with other players and draft picks in exchange for CJ McCollum, Larry Nance Jr. and Tony Snell.

November 7, 2022: Game-Winning Shot Against Heat

On November 7, 2022, Josh Hart had 12 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, including a buzzer-beating, game-winning three-pointer, in a 110–107 win over the Miami Heat.

2022: Trade to the Portland Trail Blazers

In 2022, Josh Hart was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.

February 8, 2023: Trade Agreement to New York Knicks

On February 8, 2023, the Trail Blazers reached an agreement to trade Josh Hart to the New York Knicks.

May 2023: Birth of Twin Boys

In May 2023, Josh Hart and his wife Shannon Phillips welcomed twin boys.

August 10, 2023: Contract Extension with Knicks

On August 10, 2023, Josh Hart signed a four-year, $81 million extension with the Knicks.

2023: FIBA Basketball World Cup

In 2023, Josh Hart was a member of the United States national team that competed in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, leading the team in rebounding.

2023: Trade to the New York Knicks

In 2023, Josh Hart was traded to the New York Knicks.

January 30, 2024: First Career Triple-Double

On January 30, 2024, Josh Hart recorded his first career triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 118–103 win over the Utah Jazz.

December 30, 2024: Triple-Double Against Wizards

On December 30, 2024, Josh Hart achieved a triple-double with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 126–106 victory over the Washington Wizards.

January 1, 2025: Consecutive Triple-Double

On January 1, 2025, Josh Hart achieved another triple-double with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 119–103 win over the Utah Jazz, becoming the fifth player in Knicks history to achieve consecutive triple-doubles.