The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks have rekindled their rivalry. Josh Hart is still quite active on social media when there is news about the team’s arch rival.
His response to reports of a possible T.J. McConnell extension can be seen in the most recent episode.
Shams Charania of The Athletic said that Indiana is negotiating an extension for the ninth-year guard during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on June 21.
According to Charania, “the Pacers are working to extend T.J. McConnell.” “There is no doubt that they want that person around for the long run.”
In the semifinals, McConnell excels against New York
Hart is aware of McConnell’s influence throughout the seven-game series versus the Knicks. And with good cause.
The 32-year-old defeated New York in the second round of the seven-game series, averaging 11.9 points, 6 assists, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.1 steals.
Haliburton answered, “You became an analyst after playing us.”
Hart said, “And somehow we both won the same number of games.”
In the 2024 playoffs, both Indiana and New York concluded the postseason with eight victories.
Following his elimination against the Pacers in the semifinals, Hart agreed to serve as a guest analyst for the NBA Finals.
During a scorching hot Friday, word began to spread online that the Pacers were working on bring back a fan favorite.
T.J McConnell, who began the year with reduced minutes, and ended it as one of the most important pieces in the Pacers playoff run, could be the next Pacer to re-sign with the squad, as revealed by Shams Charania on the Pat McAfee Show.
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