The New York Knicks are staring at an early-season dilemma, and it centers around one of their most reliable veterans. Josh Hart, the 30-year-old utility man who has been a glue piece for years, may not open the season in the starting lineup. Instead, Hart could become the Knicks’ most important rotation weapon — a role that might suit him better long-term.

Hart’s strong regular season but playoff struggles

Hart is coming off one of his most productive campaigns in New York. Across 77 appearances, he posted 13.6 points, 5.9 assists, and 9.6 rebounds per game while shooting .525 from the field and .333 from three. Those numbers made him one of the Knicks’ most consistent performers during the regular season.

Yet when the playoffs arrived, Hart’s impact dwindled. He battled nagging injuri

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