Knicks’ Josh Hart not allowed to take Game 4 ball after historic win by NBA because of auction plans

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart was denied the opportunity to keep the game ball from Game 4 of a historic Knicks playoff win, as the NBA had already designated the ball for auction purposes. The league's decision to auction the memorable ball prevented Hart from taking it as a personal keepsake. The story was reported by Yahoo Sports on June 21, 2026.