2017–18 New York Knicks season
The 2017–18 New York Knicks season was the 72nd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
| 2017–18 New York Knicks season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jeff Hornacek |
| General manager | Scott Perry |
| Owners | The Madison Square Garden Company |
| Arena | Madison Square Garden |
| Results | |
| Record | 29–53 (.354) |
| Place | Division: 4th (Atlantic) Conference: 11th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | MSG TV |
| Radio | WEPN-FM |
On June 28, 2017, the Knicks' president of basketball operations Phil Jackson has mutually agreed to leave the team. On July 14, 2017, the Knicks named Scott Perry to become the team's general manager after promoting Steve Mills to become the team's president of basketball operations. However, the Knicks would have to give up a 2019 second round pick and cash considerations to acquire him.
For the first time since 2011, Carmelo Anthony was not on the roster, as he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the offseason, before training camp began, in exchange for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round draft pick.
On February 6, 2018 Kristaps Porzingis suffered a torn ACL, ending his season for the Knicks.
On April 12, 2018, the Knicks fired Jeff Hornacek and Kurt Rambis.