Knicks Star Jokes About Borrowing Money From Jalen Brunson for $40 Million Purchase

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart has his eye on something special, but it might be a little out of his price range. The 30-year-old is currently on a four-year, $80.9 million contract, yet the $40 million Hamptons mansion he wants would cost nearly half of it. To make it happen, Hart might have to turn to one of his Knicks teammates for help.

While discussing his dream purchase with 2026 Finals MVP Jalen Brunson on The Roommates Show, Hart revealed that his latest contract extension will kick in next summer. That prompted Brunson to ask whether he was still planning to buy the Hamptons property, leading Hart to joke that he might need some help making it happen.

"No, so I looked at my contract and I realized, you know, that was a little bit more than half of it," Hart told Brunson. "But then I looked at yours, and I was like, maybe if I put up 25 percent of that, JB with looming extension talks, nine figures, can help me out a little bit and give me a loan."

Brunson replied that he had no clue which contract extension Hart was referring to. The Knicks forward revealed that it was just something he saw on X, prompting Brunson to ask him whether he believed everything he saw on the platform.

Hart's current deal does carry a team option for next season, but he is also eligible for a contract extension this August. While there haven't been any reports of him signing one, it is safe to assume he will receive one, given how vital he's been to the team's success.

In the three-and-a-half seasons that he's been with the Knicks, he's averaged 11.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. Those numbers don't scream "All-Star," but Hart fits the 'heart and soul' type of role for the team.

He does a little bit of everything on both ends, he hustles, he defends, and he creates game-winning plays through his effort and presence.

On offense, his playstyle complements Brunson's, as he does not need the ball in his hands. He can also space the floor well, shooting 41.3 percent from deep last season.

With Hart, Brunson, and the rest of the Knicks' core still largely intact, there's no reason they can't dream of spending the summer of 2027 celebrating another championship.

Josh Hart Already Has a Repeat on His Mind

The New York Knicks just ended a 53-year title drought, and after a few weeks of partying, many in the city are wondering if they have what it takes to go back-to-back. Even Josh Hart admitted that coming back for another might already be on his mind.

During an interview with Sports Illustrated, the Knicks wingman talked about his goals for the offseason.

"Winning a championship is incredible, but once you take a little time to enjoy it, you're already thinking about how to come back better next year," Hart said.

It's not a bold declaration, but it certainly shows intent. But not everyone thinks that it's possible. Kevin Durant, who has won two NBA championships in his career (both with the Golden State Warriors), feels that Hart and Co. should enjoy the 2026 celebrations as much as they can.

"I'll tell (Jalen Brunson) to strike the iron while it's hot," Durant said. "This is a time I don't think New Yorkers or the Knicks will get back. … You don't know if this will come around. It’s been 53 years. It could be another 53-year wait."

Of course, it won't be easy for the Knicks to win it all again. But even winning it once isn't easy. Their 2025-26 squad clicked, with Brunson, Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and the rest of the supporting cast combining to finish third in the East before steamrolling through the playoffs. But just weeks after lifting the Larry O'Brien Trophy, they've already been dealt a setback.

Mitchell Robinson and Landry Shamet are reportedly on their way out because the Knicks winning the championship means they are commanding $15 million and $8 million paydays respectively, something that would completely blow past the Knicks' second apron luxury tax threshold. Other role players like Jordan Clarkson and Jeremy Sochan may also be on their way out for the same reason.

Hart has made it clear that another title is already on his mind. But with key role players potentially heading elsewhere, the Knicks' path to back-to-back championships has become significantly more complicated.