The New York Knicks have objectively been disappointing through the team’s first 15 games. However, it’s worth mentioning that they have the exact same record they had at the same point in the season in 2023-24 (9-6). So, it’s not as bad as some fans might assume.
However, the Knicks have some holes to fill and limited resources with which to do so. They’re currently severely limited in the second apron with $191 million in salary commitments. They can’t take more money than they send out in trades, and there are limited players they’re willing to part with, anyway.
There are also injuries to consider. Mitchell Robinson, last season’s starting center at the start of the year, and Precious Achiuwa are both out with injuries. That leaves a thin rotation considering the consolidation they’ve undergone to add Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns. Coach Tom Thibodeau realistically only has seven NBA players (and Jericho Sims) with whom he can build a roster. It’s a daunting task for any coach.