Is Josh Hart playing for Knicks tonight vs. Spurs?

No, Josh Hart is not playing for the New York Knicks tonight against the San Antonio Spurs on December 31, 2025.

Hart has been ruled out due to a right ankle sprain he suffered during the Knicks’ Christmas Day game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Reports from late December indicate he is expected to miss the entire three-game road trip, which includes games against the Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans Pelicans, and this matchup in San Antonio. He is set to be re-evaluated upon the team’s return to New York.

Multiple sources, including ESPN, The Athletic, and betting previews (e.g., Covers.com), confirm the Knicks will be without Hart (and Mitchell Robinson) for this game. The official injury reports list him as out, with no updates suggesting a last-minute return.

The game tips off at 7:00 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, featuring two 23-9 teams in a highly anticipated rematch. Despite Hart’s absence, the Knicks enter on a three-game win streak, while the Spurs look to snap a two-game skid.