CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the Knicks prepared for their big NBA Cup showdown against the Bucks on Black Friday, Josh Hart fit nicely into the commissioner’s hat with a smart idea to spice up Adam Silver’s tourney.

The half-a-million-dollar reward for winning is great, Hart said, especially since he needs to replace some luxury watches that were recently stolen (more on that later) .

But as an added bonus to the winners, what about an advantage in the regular-season standings?

Josh Hart reacts after hitting a 3-pointer during the Knicks’ Nov. 26 win against the Hornets. AP

“I think what would be really cool is if they solidify it a little bit more, whoever is the winner gets a half-game [extra in the regular-season win column],” Hart said. “You get to the championship game, you get a half

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