PHI NYK NYK BOS ORL NYK DET NYK NYK CHI NYK PHI BKN NYK CHI NYK NYK CLE MIL NYKHead Coach
Mike Brown
Assistant Coach
Trainer
Founded
1946
City
New York
Arena
Madison Square Garden
G-League
Westchester Knicks
Governor(s)
Jim Dolan
General Manager
Leon Rose
| Player | # | POS | Height | Weight | Birthdate | Age | Exp | School | How Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kayil | — | G | 6-3 | 174 lbs | Jan 27, 2006 | 20 | R | — | Draft Rights Traded from HOU on 06/24/26 |
| Tyler Nickel | — | F | 6-7 | 220 lbs | Sep 05, 2003 | 22 | R | Vanderbilt | #47 Pick in 2026 Draft |
| Dillon Jones | — | F | 6-5 | 235 lbs | Oct 29, 2001 | 24 | 2 | Weber State | Signed on 01/20/26 |
| Andre Drummond | 0 | C | 6-11 | 279 lbs | Aug 10, 1993 | 33 | 14 | Connecticut | Signed on 07/06/26 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 0 | G | 6-5 | 194 lbs | Jun 07, 1992 | 34 | 12 | Missouri | Signed on 07/07/25 |
| Miles McBride | 2 | G | 6-2 | 195 lbs | Sep 08, 2000 | 25 | 5 | West Virginia | Draft Rights Traded from OKC on 07/30/21 |
| Josh Hart | 3 | G | 6-5 | 215 lbs | Mar 06, 1995 | 31 | 9 | Villanova | Traded from POR on 02/09/23 |
| Pacôme Dadiet | 4 | F | 6-9 | 210 lbs | Jul 27, 2005 | 21 | 2 | Ratiopharm Ulm | #25 Pick in 2024 Draft |
| Jose Alvarado | 5 | G | 6-0 | 179 lbs | Apr 12, 1998 | 28 | 5 | Georgia Tech | Traded from NOP on 02/05/26 |
| OG Anunoby | 8 | F-G | 6-7 | 240 lbs | Jul 17, 1997 | 29 | 9 | Indiana | Traded from TOR on 12/30/23 |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. | 9 | G | 6-6 | 210 lbs | Mar 15, 2001 | 25 | 2 | Kansas | Draft Rights Traded from PHX on 06/27/24 |
| Jalen Brunson | 11 | G | 6-2 | 190 lbs | Aug 31, 1996 | 29 | 8 | Villanova | Signed on 07/12/22 |
| Tyler Kolek | 13 | G | 6-2 | 195 lbs | Mar 27, 2001 | 25 | 2 | Marquette | Draft Rights Traded from POR on 06/27/24 |
| Mikal Bridges | 25 | G-F | 6-6 | 209 lbs | Aug 30, 1996 | 29 | 8 | Villanova | Traded from BKN on 07/06/24 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 32 | C-F | 7-0 | 248 lbs | Nov 15, 1995 | 30 | 11 | Kentucky | Traded from MIN on 10/02/24 |
| Landry Shamet | 44 | G | 6-5 | 190 lbs | Mar 13, 1997 | 29 | 8 | Wichita State | Signed on 09/14/24 |
| Mohamed Diawara | 51 | F | 6-9 | 225 lbs | Apr 29, 2005 | 21 | 1 | Paris Basketball | Draft Rights Traded from LAC on 06/26/25 |
Total Points
Patrick Ewing
26,665
Total Assists
Walt Frazier
4,791
Total Rebounds
Patrick Ewing
10,759
Total Blocks
Patrick Ewing
2,758
Total Steals
Patrick Ewing
1,061
Championship Wins
1970, 1973, 2026
Conference Titles
1972, 1973, 1994, 1999, 2026
Division Titles
1953, 1954, 1970, 1971, 1989, 1993, 1994, 2013
The New York Knicks 2026-27 NBA season as one of the most storied teams in the Eastern Conference, hailing from New York and playing in the Atlantic Division. This season, it comes on the heels of a few more battles: New York has signed veteran depth players Andre Drummond, replacing Mitchell Robinson, and Jose Alvarado, adding more to a steady core, and experienced a lot of draft rights trading in both rounds of the 2026 draft.
This is a guide to both sides of the situation: who the Knicks are as a franchise, and what has changed heading into 2026-27.
The New York Knicks' history dates back to 1946 when it was among the NBA's eight founding teams. Throughout the decades, the team has become a franchise with the magic of playing in "The World's Most Famous Arena": Madison Square Garden. The franchise has won two championships — in 1970 and 1973 — and this is still the only reason the discussion of the Atlantic Division's all-time contenders mentions the franchise.
Many of the names that have been linked to the franchise's past are more well-known than ever for their contributions to the New York Knicks brand: Willis Reed and Patrick Ewing come to mind. There's a reason to take a look at the franchise history: a winning streak of 2 NBA championships and playing in the belly of a Madison Square Garden means the team is under different scrutiny than most are, and every season is judged, rightly or wrongly, on the basis of the standard set by Willis Reed's season — which is why this year's playoff push means so much to the fans.
The New York Knicks are a team that has been known throughout the NBA as a team that plays in "The World's Most Famous Arena" – Madison Square Garden. That identity affects trades, free agency moves and much more in how the front office reacts as well as the coaching staff's approach to offense and defense.
The team fielding in 2026-27 looks to carry on its physical, rebounding-heavy and defense-first approach, as it is still largely dependent on its star wing and backcourt tandem to power the offense.
National perception of a franchise is also influenced by rivalries. The New York Knicks' most significant rival is the Brooklyn Nets, who are another team that frequently finds themselves in the spotlight on the schedule and should be on a Knicks fan's radar.
The New York Knicks 2026-27 season continues the drama: New York added veteran depth pieces Andre Drummond, replacing Mitchell Robinson, and re-signed Jordan Clarkson and acquired Jose Alvarado, and dealt with some big draft rights trade activity during both rounds of the 2026 draft. The season will be significant because the Knicks are seeking to add depth and continuity around their core and have been on two deep playoff runs in the past few seasons.
The Knicks have become an Eastern Conference Power in recent years, with notable playoff runs. The 2025-26 season followed that trend, and this offseason's moves are more of additions than changes.
Top coaching question: How to work the new depth players, Drummond and Clarkson, into an already-established rotation setup.
The Knicks were quite active on draft night, trading away several second-round selections in a four-team trade rather than keeping the bulk of their picks. The team has retained Jack Kayil (No. 39) and Tyler Nickel (No. 47).
This year, the City of Big Apple was more interested in their next draft capital and win-now trade flexibility than in drafting a few more players that can be moved into rotation.
| Move | Type | Expected Impact |
| Jose Alvarado | Re-signed | Backcourt defense and energy |
| Andre Drummond | Free Agent | Frontcourt rebounding depth |
| Jordan Clarkson | Re-signed | Bench scoring |
| Mitchell Robinson → Boston | Departure | Loses frontcourt depth |
Roster-fit analysis: This exercise preserves the heart of the team and provides depth pieces with proven success, indicative of an NBA front office that believes that it has something under control and wants to make a few incremental upgrades.
Jordan Clarkson, Jose Alvarado, Landry Shamet, and Kevin McCullar Jr. round out the bench.
Jalen Brunson Still potent on offense and must take it to the next level in the playoffs.
Karl-Anthony Towns Should be able to play in two directions consistently as a viable third star.
The extent to which the Knicks' new depth pieces can cut it in high-pressure playoff situations will make or break this year's breakout.
The New York Knicks are in one of the toughest divisions in the Eastern Conference as an Atlantic Division team. Playoff seeding and home court advantage is determined by divisional and conference standings and, with the addition of the play-in tournament, a team will also get a guaranteed playoff berth or have to battle through a series of play-in games for the last playoff seeds. It does not help to look at the overall record of the Knicks, but rather their record against the divisional opponents, however, Brooklyn is included.
The trio of stars starts to mesh nicely, depth is solid in the playoffs and New York is a real threat in the Finals.
Again the problem of depth in frontcourt comes into play in the playoffs, reducing the ceiling for the Knicks.
Yes — and with an elite star trio and more playoff games, New York is a legitimate East contender.
Each NBA season sees change in terms of roster changes, coaching approach, and injuries, which can make a team's destiny decided much before the playoffs. The New York Knicks have a number of storylines to follow, including:
Rosters, coaching staffs and injury changes throughout the year, so take preseason predictions with a grain of salt — the best way to gauge the actual performance of the Knicks will be the live roster, coaching staff and box scores as the season wears on.
The New York Knicks, like all NBA teams, have an eight-game regular season to play out before the postseason brackets are drawn. That workload is split between conference opponents (including additional games against Atlantic Division opponents like the Brooklyn Nets) and a rotating schedule of interconference games. Every game of the regular season is important for a franchise with 2 championship banners in its history: Eastern Conference seeding dictates who gets home-court advantage; a top-3 seed can very much mean a win or loss in a handful of close divisional games.
It looks like the season is divided into distinct periods:
If you're a new Jersey fan of the New York Knicks, knowing the history of the franchise isn't just a trivia question; it's how those currently playing in the city are covered and talked about. There are expectations that one might have for a franchise with 2 NBA championships and the world's attention around Madison Square Garden that's not like most: the standard is set by Willis Reed's year. The point is, there is a reason why the Knicks continue to push for a Finals berth and you can hear it all the way across the country.
Also, the Knicks-Brooklyn rivalry is extra emotional for fans of the latter because it's a shared-market rivalry — one that no matter which team is in the better shape, it rings true to the fans.
Sports OKBet, one of the top sports betting websites in the Philippines, provides championship and Eastern Conference futures for contenders such as New York, along with game-by-game lines all season long.
The Knicks 2026-27 as a legitimate contender to win the Big Three championship with the bulk of its core returning and a few proven pieces of depth thrown in, despite all the hype from Madison Square Garden. Realistically, a deep playoff run to the Finals is expected. Track New York season and live odds and analysis.
The franchise was established in 1946 when it was one of the eight original teams in the NBA.
The New York Knicks have won 2 NBA championships — in 1970 and 1973.
The New York Knicks are the home team of Madison Square Garden in New York.
The New York Knicks are in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division.
The New York Knicks have the most famous historic rivalry with the Brooklyn Nets.
New York re-signed Jose Alvarado and Jordan Clarkson, and picked up Andre Drummond in free agency.
After a lot of draft-night trading, New York kept Jack Kayil (No. 39) and Tyler Nickel (No. 47).
Yes, New York will be a contender for the No. 3 spot in the East.
An elite three-way combination of Brunson, Bridges, and Towns supported by playoff experience.
Note on sourcing: Historical facts (founding year, championship totals, arena name, rivalry) are from official NBA franchise records from the OKSports Editorial Team's franchise guide series. The trade, draft and free agency information for 2026-27 is based on NBA.com and Wikipedia's log of the 2026-27 NBA transactions, as of August 2026. Lineups, win totals and scenarios are projections of course.
