Josh Hart opted into his $12.9 million player option to return to the Knicks for 2023-24, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Josh Hart won't start Monday's Game 4 versus Miami.

Josh Hart finished with 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Saturday's 105-86 loss to the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Josh Hart ended Tuesday's 111-105 victory over Miami in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with 14 points (4-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 11 rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 32 minutes.

Josh Hart had 10 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, four assists and one block across 43 minutes during Sunday's 108-101 loss to the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Josh Hart produced 19 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals over 40 minutes during Sunday's 102-93 win over Cleveland in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.

Josh Hart will start Sunday's Game 4 against the Cavaliers, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.