New York Knicks season preview: Opening schedule, win projection and everything to know for 2026-27

The 2026-27 NBA season is here! Check out our team previews, including power rankings, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy advice.

2025-26 finish

Record: 53-29 (3rd in the East, won NBA Finals)

Offseason moves

Draft: Jack Kayil (No. 39), Tyler Nickel (No. 47)

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Signings: Jose Alvarado (re-signed for 3 years, $14.5 million), Mo Diawara (re-signed for 4 years, $10 million), Landry Shamet (re-signed for 4 years, $24 million), Andre Drummond (1 year, $3.9 million), Jordan Clarkson (1 year, $3.9 million)

Key departures: Ariel Hukporti (signed with 76ers), Mitchell Robinson (signed with Celtics), Jeremy Sochan (signed with Trail Blazers)

Current roster

Jalen Brunson celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Trophy during the New York Knicks’ championship parade on June 18, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)

(Angelina Katsanis via Getty Images)

Preseason Power Rankings: No. 3

What’s exciting: The one piece New York lost is Mitch, which obviously hurts. Robinson is a lob threat and a rebounder, and offers rim protection. But I’m weirdly intrigued by the possibility that the frontcourt could be better this year. For one, the Knicks finally figured out how helpful it is to play through Karl-Anthony Towns during the playoffs. I’d imagine that carries into this season. Secondly, what if Drummond actually is an upgrade? He’s a better passer, decision-maker, shooter, and rebounder than Robinson. He’s also not as prone to injury. Maybe Diawara also gets some minutes playing power forward next to one of the bigs. There’s a chance Robinson is severely missed, but maybe the Knicks end up better.

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What’s concerning: The simple fact that the NBA has crowned different champions for eight-straight years is a pretty simple concern. Repeating is really, really hard. And plus, New York’s dominance in the playoffs makes it easy to forget how frustrating the Knicks could be during the regular season. The offense went through stagnant stretches, the defense was up and down, and even in the first round it all felt like it would be another frustrating ending. So while a championship showed New…

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Author : Yahoo Sports Staff

Publish date : 2026-10-15 13:51:00

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