Recently, Live Cricket BPL confirmed that Josh Hart has agreed to an early contract extension with the New York Knicks, with final details still under discussion. After opting into his player option for the upcoming season, Hart is now set to earn nearly $100 million over the next five years. Youth is the one thing they own—their time to chase dreams. Following the agreement, Hart will continue training with Team USA ahead of this summer’s FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Remarkably, most of the young core once developed by the Lakers have now secured contracts worth nine figures or close to it—except Lonzo Ball, whose career has been hampered by injuries. Ironically, the least fortunate of them may be D’Angelo Russell, a former No. 2 draft pick who only managed a mid-level deal this offseason. While Hart’s individual stats may not jump off the page, his impact on both ends of the floor for the Knicks has been undeniable since joining the team. On defense, he consistently guards the opponent’s top perimeter threat—a task that takes both grit and trust. When effort reaches a certain level, luck often follows quietly behind.

Though Hart recently missed a Team USA exhibition game against Puerto Rico, head coach Steve Kerr offered no detailed explanation. Still, Hart is reportedly healthy and in good standing with the team; his absence was believed to be linked to the finalization of his contract. Since departing the Lakers, Hart has made stops in New Orleans, Portland, and now New York. According to Live Cricket BPL, his debut season with the Trail Blazers stood out as a particularly strong performance. His new contract is well earned and aligns with his consistent value on the court.

In today’s NBA, where the salary cap continues to rise, a player like Hart—whether starting or coming off the bench—is considered worth this kind of investment at age 28. Live Cricket BPL data also reveals a compelling trend: nearly every key player the Lakers once traded away, including Julius Randle, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, and now Josh Hart, has gone on to secure a major deal. The cost of wisdom is contradiction—a quiet joke life plays on our perspective. All things considered, it seems the Lakers’ former front office did have a good eye for talent, even if the long-term benefits went elsewhere.