New York Knicks forward Josh Hart has decided to opt-in to his $12.9 million player option for next season. The two sides have been reportedly discussing an extension, but it sounds like they will put that on pause for now. Next offseason, the Knicks will be able to offer Hart a four year, $81 million contract. The 28-year-old has expressed interest in staying in New York long term, so it just seems like a matter of time before a deal gets done. Hart was solid during his stint with the team last season. He averaged 10.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 25 games with New York. The expectation is that Hart is going to play a significant role in the rotation going forward.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Knicks and guard Josh Hart have mutually agreed to extend the deadline on a decision surrounding his $12.9 million player option. The 28-year-old now has until Thursday to decide if he'll enter free agency. New York acquired Hart at the trade deadline. He was instrumental in the team's late-season success, averaging 10.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in 25 appearances for the Knicks. No matter where the former Villanova Wildcat ends up in the coming season, he'll likely remain a reliable fantasy asset. However, Hart may be more productive staying in The Big Apple.

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart is expected to opt-out of the final year of his contract and head to free agency. Hart would be an unrestricted free agent if he decides to decline his player option that is worth roughly $12 million. Hart was a key part of the Knicks roster as he helped them make it to the second round of the postseason. The 28-year-old is hopeful that he can remain with the Knicks going forward. It sounds like Hart believes he can make more than $12 million in free agency, so possibly the Knicks offer him more than that. It seems likely that Hart would gladly return to the Knicks, but money is probably going to be the determining factor of where he goes this summer.

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart had a very inconsistent postseason campaign, but he is expected to continue in the Big Apple, with the team also wanting him back. Hart has a $12.96 million player option for next season. "We'd love to have him back," Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said. According to reports, Hart is set to decline his option and renegotiate a new deal with the Knicks. He is projected to be worth $15-18 million annually. The 28-year-old averaged 10.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 25 games with the Knicks this season after joining from Portland in February.

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart had a double-double in the loss to Miami on Saturday. He finished with 15 points, going 5-for-12 from the field and 2-for-6 from deep while adding 12 rebounds and a steal. The 28-year-old has played well during this series, averaging 13.0 points and 10.3 rebounds. He may continue to see extra offensive opportunities, considering Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle have taken a beating throughout the postseason.

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart narrowly missed out on a triple-double in the Game 2 win over Miami. Jalen Brunson (ankle), Julius Randle (ankle), and RJ Barrett were the primary offensive contributors. However, Hart was just as impactful, amassing 14 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists in 33 minutes. The 28-year-old is now averaging 12 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists in this series, so he deserves some recognition from the DFS community for Game 3 on Saturday.

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) is active Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hart was first listed as doubtful to play before being upgraded to questionable. In the end, it came down to Hart's pain tolerance and he feels well enough to play. Hart was stellar in Game One and should be another focal point for the Knicks in Game Two.

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) is dealing with an ankle injury that will rely on his pain tolerance. Hart noted to reporters his game status will come down to how well he can tolerate his ankle pain. Hart will go through warm-ups before seeing if he will be able to play Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. If he is unable to go, Immanuel Quickley may see extended minutes.

New York Knicks small forward Josh Hart (ankle) was previously listed as doubtful for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he has since been upgraded to questionable. Hart is currently dealing with a sprained left ankle that seems to be healing a little quicker than expected. The 28-year-old played a huge part in their opening win of the series, as he finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and one steal. His health could be the factor that sways this series one way or another.

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (ankle) is considered doubtful for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 28-year-old exited early during Game 1 due to a left ankle sprain. He was able to get through a limited practice session on Monday. Despite that, Hart is considered doubtful for Tuesday's contest. His absence would mean increased roles for Quentin Grimes, Evan Fournier and Obi Toppin.

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (ankle) was able to get through a limited practice session on Monday. The 28-year-old suffered a left ankle sprain during the fourth quarter of their Game 1 matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Luckily, Hart was able to play through the issue and help his team get the win. However, it appears his status for Tuesday's Game 2 matchup is up in the air. Fantasy managers are likely going to have to wait and see how Hart feels closer to game time on Tuesday. His absence would probably mean more minutes for Quentin Grimes and Immanuel Quickley.

The NBA trade deadline has officially come and gone and we had one of the most active deadlines in recent memory with some big stars being dealt. Kyrie, KD, and Westbrook are all heading to new teams and we have been covering those trades and their fantasy impacts here at RotoBaller.But there were plenty of other lesser-known players who were dealt in the last few days and I wanted to go through and make sure we don't overlook some of these trades as some of those deals may even have more fantasy impact than the big moves.So here are some other trades that went down and my two cents on the increase or decrease in value that we should expect from the players involved for the remainder of the 2022-2023 fantasy basketball season. 

Moves That Matter

These are very much in order of how much they matter. Let's start with the Spurs sending their starting center back up North where he started his career.Jakob Poeltl to the RaptorsI am a huge Poeltl fan and was close to acquiring him on multiple teams before the deadline. It was a curious move by Toronto to be buyers instead of sellers at the deadline, but Poeltl gives them the presence at the five they have been lacking all season and allows Siakam to shift over and play PF where he belongs.Poeltl is no longer a shutdown candidate and has legit top-50 upside with his multi-category abilities. His departure also makes ... [More]

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Knicks have acquired guard Josh Hart from Portland in exchange for Cam Reddish and a protected future first-round draft pick. Hart has averaged 9.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.1 steals in 51 games this season. However, the 27-year-old may have a more prominent role in the rotation in New York, so his scoring output may improve. But even if it doesn't, he should remain a reliable rebounder and defensive option for category managers.

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Josh Hart (hamstring) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. He missed Saturday's game versus Toronto with right hamstring tightness but made a quick return against Atlanta on Monday. Hart is the glue guy in the Blazers starting lineup, doing a little bit of everything on a nightly basis. He is averaging 9.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.1 steals for the season.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Josh Hart (hamstring) will return to the court Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. Hart missed a game due to a hamstring injury but was cleared to play Monday and should resume his normal role in the starting lineup. Nassir Little played 29 minutes in a start on Saturday, but will likely move back to the bench with Hart returning.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Josh Hart (hamstring) missed the team's last game on Saturday and his status is now up in the air for Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. He's currently dealing with right hamstring tightness and head coach Chauncey Billups said he "did some stuff," but his status is still to be determined. If Hart remains on the sidelines, Trendon Watford would likely step into that role and could be a decent streaming option in deeper leagues.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Josh Hart (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. Hart is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but feels good enough to play in this game. He should see increased chances with the ball because Jerami Grant (back) is sitting this game out. Hart is expected to be in the starting five and should be a strong streaming option for Saturday's game. Hart is rostered in most fantasy formats already, but fantasy managers should snag him if he is available.

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) will be in the lineup Friday against Dallas. He is dealing with a left ankle sprain and the team continues to list Hart on the injury report, but he's had no issues playing through the ailment and it won't keep him off the court Friday either. Hart is a guy who does a bit of everything for the team, and he has even led the squad in rebounding twice across the last five games. For the whole season, Hart has been averaging a career-high 8.3 rebounds with 9.5 points, 4.0 assists and 1.5 steals.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Josh Hart will end up playing on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Hart was previously listed as probable so this doesn't come as too much of a surprise. The 27-year-old has appeared on the injury report numerous times with smaller ailments and it looks like that's going to be more of the same. He's only missed two games so far this season. In deeper leagues, he's a good play on any given night.

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) is in danger of missing a second consecutive game, with the team listing him as doubtful for Saturday's clash with the Jazz. He sprained his left ankle in a game against the Clippers earlier in the week and you really never know when these types of injuries clear up. Portland has another game on Sunday versus Indiana, so it could be a smart move for the team to keep Hart out of another game. His absence allowed Trendon Watford to make his first start of the season Wednesday versus the Lakers. The 22-year-old did well by logging a double-double in 31 minutes with 10 points and 10 rebounds. He has averaged 14.8 points per game with 6.6 rebounds as a starter across his whole young career. These are some solid numbers, but Watford has been having a very quiet sophomore season and he's not a consistent performer, so fantasy managers definitely shouldn't rush to grab him.