The 2015-16 New York Knicks season was a period of transition and rebuilding under the leadership of new head coach Derek Fisher, who was later replaced by Kurt Rambis mid-season. The team aimed to improve from their disappointing 17-65 record in the previous season. Phil Jackson, the team’s president, sought to implement the triangle offense, a hallmark of his coaching career, but the team struggled with consistency and adaptation to the system.
During the offseason, the Knicks acquired Kristaps Porzingis, the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Porzingis quickly became a fan favorite due to his impressive performances and potential as a cornerstone for the franchise. Additionally, the team added veteran players like Robin Lopez and Arron Afflalo to provide stability and experience. Despite these moves, the Knicks faced challenges throughout the season, including injuries and a lack of depth.
The Knicks finished the season with a 32-50 record, showing modest improvement but failing to make the playoffs for the third consecutive year. Carmelo Anthony remained the team’s leading scorer, averaging 21.8 points per game, while Porzingis’ promising rookie campaign saw him average 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. The season ultimately highlighted the need for further roster enhancements and strategic adjustments to become competitive in the Eastern Conference.
- Regular Season Record: 32-50
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
New York Knicks Roster and Stats for 2015-16 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Carmelo Anthony | 72 | 21.8 | 7.7 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 33.9 | |||||||
| Kristaps Porziņģis | 72 | 14.3 | 7.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 33.3 | |||||||
| Arron Afflalo | 71 | 12.8 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 38.2 | |||||||
| Robin Lopez | 82 | 10.3 | 7.3 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Derrick Williams | 80 | 9.3 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 29.3 | |||||||
| Lance Thomas | 59 | 8.2 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 40.4 | |||||||
| Langston Galloway | 82 | 7.6 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 34.4 | |||||||
| José Calderón | 72 | 7.6 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 41.4 | |||||||
| Jerian Grant | 76 | 5.6 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 22.0 | |||||||
| Sasha Vujačić | 61 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 36.4 | |||||||
| Kyle O'Quinn | 65 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 22.7 | |||||||
| Kevin Séraphin | 48 | 3.9 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jimmer Fredette | 2 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 | |||||||
| Thanasis Antetokounmpo | 2 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Cleanthony Early | 17 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 26.7 | |||||||
| Lou Amundson | 29 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
New York Knicks 2015-16 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2015-16 season for the New York Knicks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2015 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 122-97 | |
| Oct 29, 2015 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 112-101 | |
| Oct 31, 2015 | @ Washington Wizards | W 117-110 | |
| Nov 02, 2015 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 94-84 | |
| Nov 04, 2015 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 96-86 | |
| Nov 06, 2015 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 99-92 | |
| Nov 08, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 99-95 | |
| Nov 10, 2015 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 111-109 | |
| Nov 11, 2015 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 95-93 | |
| Nov 13, 2015 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 90-84 | |
| Nov 15, 2015 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 95-87 | |
| Nov 17, 2015 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 102-94 | |
| Nov 20, 2015 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 93-90 | |
| Nov 21, 2015 | @ Houston Rockets | W 107-102 | |
| Nov 23, 2015 | @ Miami Heat | L 95-78 | |
| Nov 25, 2015 | @ Orlando Magic | L 100-91 | |
| Nov 27, 2015 | vs. Miami Heat | L 97-78 | |
| Nov 29, 2015 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 116-111 | |
| Dec 02, 2015 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 99-87 | |
| Dec 04, 2015 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 108-91 | |
| Dec 05, 2015 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 106-91 | |
| Dec 07, 2015 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 104-97 | |
| Dec 09, 2015 | @ Utah Jazz | L 106-85 | |
| Dec 10, 2015 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 99-97 | |
| Dec 12, 2015 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 112-110 | |
| Dec 16, 2015 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 107-102 | |
| Dec 18, 2015 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 107-97 | |
| Dec 19, 2015 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 107-91 | |
| Dec 21, 2015 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 107-99 | |
| Dec 23, 2015 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 91-84 | |
| Dec 26, 2015 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 117-98 | |
| Dec 27, 2015 | @ Boston Celtics | L 100-91 | |
| Dec 29, 2015 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 108-96 | |
| Jan 01, 2016 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-81 | |
| Jan 03, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 111-97 | |
| Jan 05, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 107-101 | |
| Jan 06, 2016 | @ Miami Heat | W 98-90 | |
| Jan 08, 2016 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 100-99 | |
| Jan 10, 2016 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 100-88 | |
| Jan 12, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 120-114 | |
| Jan 13, 2016 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 110-104 | |
| Jan 16, 2016 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 103-95 | |
| Jan 18, 2016 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 119-113 | |
| Jan 20, 2016 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 118-111 | |
| Jan 22, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 116-88 | |
| Jan 23, 2016 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 97-84 | |
| Jan 26, 2016 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 128-122 | |
| Jan 28, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 103-93 | |
| Jan 29, 2016 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 102-84 | |
| Jan 31, 2016 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 116-95 | |
| Feb 02, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 97-89 | |
| Feb 04, 2016 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 111-105 | |
| Feb 05, 2016 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 91-85 | |
| Feb 07, 2016 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 101-96 | |
| Feb 09, 2016 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 111-108 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 109-98 | |
| Feb 20, 2016 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 103-95 | |
| Feb 22, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 122-95 | |
| Feb 24, 2016 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 108-105 | |
| Feb 26, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 108-95 | |
| Feb 28, 2016 | vs. Miami Heat | L 98-81 | |
| Mar 01, 2016 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 104-85 | |
| Mar 04, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | L 105-104 | |
| Mar 05, 2016 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 102-89 | |
| Mar 08, 2016 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 110-94 | |
| Mar 09, 2016 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 128-97 | |
| Mar 11, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 101-94 | |
| Mar 13, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 90-87 | |
| Mar 16, 2016 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 121-85 | |
| Mar 19, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | L 99-89 | |
| Mar 20, 2016 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 88-80 | |
| Mar 23, 2016 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 115-107 | |
| Mar 24, 2016 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 106-94 | |
| Mar 26, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 107-93 | |
| Mar 28, 2016 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 99-91 | |
| Mar 30, 2016 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 91-89 | |
| Apr 01, 2016 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 105-91 | |
| Apr 03, 2016 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 92-87 | |
| Apr 06, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 111-97 | |
| Apr 08, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 109-102 | |
| Apr 10, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 93-89 | |
| Apr 12, 2016 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 102-90 |