Josh Hart did not participate in the Knicks’ practice at their Tarrytown facility on Wednesday, as the team continues to monitor his right knee soreness.

CLEVELAND — Josh Hart’s troublesome knee kept him out of Friday’s embarrassment. The Knicks’ Swiss Army knife was ruled out prior to tip-off at Rocket Arena with what the team described as patellofemoral pain syndrome in his right knee, also known as runner’s knee.

Patellofemoral syndrome results from an imbalance in load distribution — either too much or too little — within the knee joint behind the kneecap. Though painful, it’s typically manageable with rest, physical therapy, and supportive wrapping to minimize strain.