In a recent edition of The Athletic’s preseason power rankings, analyst Zach Harper placed the New York Knicks 13th in the NBA. The Knicks found themselves in Tier 4, dubbed “Play-in Battleground.” This ranking comes off as a slight to New York’s potential, especially following their impressive performance last season.
Prior to last season, John Hollinger of The Athletic anticipated the New York Knicks would end 10th in the East with a 39-43 record, securing the final play-in tournament spot. This prediction was following a dismal 2021-22 season, where the Knicks finished with a 37-45 record, missing the playoffs.