The Knicks Tabled Contract Talks With Josh Hart, But His Four Words Tell You Everything About The Champs

New York’s defending champion Knicks just hit pause on contract extension talks for both star center Karl-Anthony Towns and our guy Josh Hart. But if you think Hart is sweating it, you’re dead wrong. The man is absolutely not worried, and his confidence speaks volumes as the team gets ready to defend its NBA title.

No Deal? No Problem, Says Hart

Yeah, you heard that right. The Knicks, the reigning NBA champs, dropped the news Friday: they’re not talking extensions right now. This isn’t just about Hart, though. Karl-Anthony Towns is also on the list of guys whose deals are on hold. For most players, that might send shivers down their spine as the new season looms large. But Hart? He’s completely unbothered. The man’s out here saying “Everything’s going to work out,” straight up. Talk about ice in his veins, especially when your team is literally getting ready to defend an NBA title.

Knicks’ Eyes Are On The Prize, Period

So, why the hold-up? The Knicks aren’t being sneaky about it; they’re just being champions. A team spokesperson confirmed it: “As an organization, our entire focus is on preparing for the upcoming season and delivering another year for our fans to be proud of. As a result, we will not be negotiating contract extensions until later in the season and will remain solely focused on preparing for the start of the season.” They’re not messing around. It’s all about that repeat. They want zero distractions as they gear up to try and snatch another ring. This kind of focus, from the front office down to a guy like Hart who’s got a payday on the line, that’s the stuff champions are made of.

The season is right around the corner for the defending champs. With talks tabled and Hart’s confident “everything’s going to work out” attitude, it’s clear the Knicks are putting all their chips on what happens on the court. Can this single-minded focus push them to another title? You gotta wonder how that plays out when the games actually start.

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.