The New York Knicks are heading into a critical Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers, and with a 2-0 hole to climb out of, changes could be on the way. One of the whispers making the rounds? Josh Hart might be headed to the bench. But if you ask him, there’s no panic—just a controller, a baseball game, and some Triple-A progress to keep him busy. As pressure builds, Hart is staying grounded and focused in his own way.
Josh Hart stays locked in on court and the controller as New York Knicks lineup shake-up rumors heat up
As talk swirls about a potential lineup shift, with Mitchell Robinson possibly stepping into the starting five, Josh Hart remains unfazed. The New York Knicks need to find a spark after dropping the first two games of the series, and tinkering with the starters could be part of the answer. But for Hart, the off-day wasn’t spent stressing about rotations or stat sheets—it was spent grinding on a different kind of stage.
“I just started a MyPlayer on ‘The Show’ yesterday,” Hart told reporters, referring to the MLB video game . “I was grinding. I'm in Triple-A right now.”
That quote says a lot about Hart’s mindset—easygoing, but quietly competitive. His mention of moving up from Double-A to Triple-A in the game is a subtle flex, and maybe even a reflection of the work ethic Knicks fans are used to seeing from him on the court.
Despite the slow start for New York’s first unit in this series, Hart’s blue-collar style hasn’t gone unnoticed. Even if his minutes are reduced or shifted to a bench role in Game 3, his value remains. Whether it’s hitting the boards, hustling on defense, or just injecting some energy, Hart brings effort.
Still, with Robinson’s size and defensive presence potentially being a better fit for what the Pacers are throwing at them, the coaching staff may be looking to mix things up. A change in rhythm might just be what the Knicks need to punch back in this series.
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Whether he starts or not, the message from Hart is clear: he’s going to keep grinding on the sticks and on the hardwood. If that same mentality shows up Sunday night, the Knicks might just find their way back into the fight. And in the playoffs, that resilience can matter just as much as a fresh rotation.
Josh Hart stays locked in on court and the controller as New York Knicks lineup shake-up rumors heat up
As talk swirls about a potential lineup shift, with Mitchell Robinson possibly stepping into the starting five, Josh Hart remains unfazed. The New York Knicks need to find a spark after dropping the first two games of the series, and tinkering with the starters could be part of the answer. But for Hart, the off-day wasn’t spent stressing about rotations or stat sheets—it was spent grinding on a different kind of stage.
"I just started a myPlayer on The Show yesterday. I was grinding. I'm in Triple-A right now."
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 25, 2025
Josh Hart talks about the Knicks' intensity and how he spent his day off between Games 2 and 3: pic.twitter.com/a9GHP6Z070
“I just started a MyPlayer on ‘The Show’ yesterday,” Hart told reporters, referring to the MLB video game . “I was grinding. I'm in Triple-A right now.”
That quote says a lot about Hart’s mindset—easygoing, but quietly competitive. His mention of moving up from Double-A to Triple-A in the game is a subtle flex, and maybe even a reflection of the work ethic Knicks fans are used to seeing from him on the court.
Despite the slow start for New York’s first unit in this series, Hart’s blue-collar style hasn’t gone unnoticed. Even if his minutes are reduced or shifted to a bench role in Game 3, his value remains. Whether it’s hitting the boards, hustling on defense, or just injecting some energy, Hart brings effort.
Still, with Robinson’s size and defensive presence potentially being a better fit for what the Pacers are throwing at them, the coaching staff may be looking to mix things up. A change in rhythm might just be what the Knicks need to punch back in this series.
Also Read: Every Timothee Chalamet girlfriend before the New York Knicks superfan started dating Kylie Jenner
Whether he starts or not, the message from Hart is clear: he’s going to keep grinding on the sticks and on the hardwood. If that same mentality shows up Sunday night, the Knicks might just find their way back into the fight. And in the playoffs, that resilience can matter just as much as a fresh rotation.
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