Josh Hart Returns to Knicks' Starting Lineup Sunday with No Minutes Restriction

Knicks' Josh Hart (ankle) is officially set to return to the starting lineup Sunday against the Trail Blazers with no minutes restriction, ending an eight-game absence from a right ankle sprain sustained Dec. 25. His return shifts Miles McBride to a bench role. Hart averaged 12.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.4 steals across 28 games this season. The Knicks struggled, going 3-5, during his absence. He was averaging 14.5 points and 9.1 rebounds over his last 15 games before the injury.