The 2016-17 New York Knicks season was marked by significant changes and unmet expectations. Under the leadership of team president Phil Jackson, the Knicks aimed to revitalize their roster by acquiring high-profile players such as Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah. Rose, a former MVP, was brought in to bolster the point guard position, while Noah was expected to provide defensive prowess and veteran leadership. Additionally, the team signed Courtney Lee and Brandon Jennings, hoping to create a competitive squad alongside star forward Carmelo Anthony and rising talent Kristaps Porzingis.
Despite these efforts, the Knicks struggled throughout the season, finishing with a disappointing record of 31-51. Chemistry issues and injuries plagued the team, with Joakim Noah missing a significant portion of the season due to injuries and a suspension. Derrick Rose had moments of brilliance but was inconsistent, and his tenure with the Knicks ended after just one season. Carmelo Anthony, while still a prolific scorer, faced criticism for his defensive play and leadership amid trade rumors. Kristaps Porzingis continued to develop, showing flashes of his potential as a future franchise player.
The season was also characterized by off-court distractions, including public conflicts between Phil Jackson and Carmelo Anthony, which created a tense atmosphere. Ultimately, the Knicks failed to make the playoffs, leading to significant organizational changes in the offseason. The 2016-17 season highlighted the challenges of rebuilding a storied franchise and underscored the need for a clear direction moving forward.
- Regular Season Record: 31-51
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
New York Knicks Roster and Stats for 2016-17 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Carmelo Anthony | 74 | 22.4 | 5.9 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 35.9 | |||||||
| Kristaps Porziņģis | 66 | 18.1 | 7.2 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 35.7 | |||||||
| Derrick Rose | 64 | 18.0 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 21.7 | |||||||
| Courtney Lee | 77 | 10.8 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 40.1 | |||||||
| Brandon Jennings | 58 | 8.6 | 2.6 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 34.0 | |||||||
| Willy Hernangómez | 72 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 26.7 | |||||||
| Justin Holiday | 82 | 7.7 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 35.5 | |||||||
| Kyle O'Quinn | 79 | 6.3 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 11.8 | |||||||
| Mindaugas Kuzminskas | 68 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 32.1 | |||||||
| Lance Thomas | 46 | 6.0 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 44.7 | |||||||
| Chasson Randle | 18 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 31.3 | |||||||
| Joakim Noah | 46 | 5.0 | 8.8 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Ron Baker | 52 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 26.7 | |||||||
| Maurice Ndour | 32 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 14.3 | |||||||
| Sasha Vujačić | 42 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 31.1 | |||||||
| Marshall Plumlee | 21 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
New York Knicks 2016-17 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2016-17 season for the New York Knicks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 117-88 | |
| Oct 29, 2016 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 111-104 | |
| Nov 01, 2016 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 102-89 | |
| Nov 02, 2016 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 118-99 | |
| Nov 04, 2016 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 117-104 | |
| Nov 06, 2016 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 114-109 | |
| Nov 09, 2016 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 110-96 | |
| Nov 11, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | L 115-87 | |
| Nov 12, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 118-107 | |
| Nov 14, 2016 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 93-77 | |
| Nov 16, 2016 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 105-102 | |
| Nov 17, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | L 119-112 | |
| Nov 20, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 104-94 | |
| Nov 22, 2016 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 107-103 | |
| Nov 25, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 113-111 | |
| Nov 26, 2016 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 107-102 | |
| Nov 28, 2016 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 112-103 | |
| Nov 30, 2016 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-104 | |
| Dec 02, 2016 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 118-114 | |
| Dec 04, 2016 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 106-98 | |
| Dec 06, 2016 | @ Miami Heat | W 114-103 | |
| Dec 07, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 126-94 | |
| Dec 09, 2016 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 103-100 | |
| Dec 11, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 118-112 | |
| Dec 13, 2016 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 113-111 | |
| Dec 15, 2016 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 103-90 | |
| Dec 17, 2016 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 127-114 | |
| Dec 20, 2016 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 118-111 | |
| Dec 22, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 106-95 | |
| Dec 25, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 119-114 | |
| Dec 28, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 102-98 | |
| Dec 30, 2016 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 104-92 | |
| Dec 31, 2016 | @ Houston Rockets | L 129-122 | |
| Jan 02, 2017 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 115-103 | |
| Jan 04, 2017 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 105-104 | |
| Jan 06, 2017 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 116-111 | |
| Jan 07, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 123-109 | |
| Jan 09, 2017 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 110-96 | |
| Jan 11, 2017 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 98-97 | |
| Jan 12, 2017 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 104-89 | |
| Jan 15, 2017 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 116-101 | |
| Jan 16, 2017 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 108-107 | |
| Jan 18, 2017 | @ Boston Celtics | W 117-106 | |
| Jan 19, 2017 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 113-110 | |
| Jan 21, 2017 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 107-105 | |
| Jan 23, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 109-103 | |
| Jan 25, 2017 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 103-95 | |
| Jan 27, 2017 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 110-107 | |
| Jan 29, 2017 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 142-139 | |
| Jan 31, 2017 | @ Washington Wizards | L 117-101 | |
| Feb 01, 2017 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 95-90 | |
| Feb 04, 2017 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 111-104 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 121-107 | |
| Feb 08, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 119-115 | |
| Feb 10, 2017 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 131-123 | |
| Feb 12, 2017 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 94-90 | |
| Feb 15, 2017 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 116-105 | |
| Feb 23, 2017 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 119-104 | |
| Feb 25, 2017 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-109 | |
| Feb 27, 2017 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 92-91 | |
| Mar 01, 2017 | @ Orlando Magic | W 101-90 | |
| Mar 03, 2017 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-102 | |
| Mar 05, 2017 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 112-105 | |
| Mar 06, 2017 | @ Orlando Magic | W 113-105 | |
| Mar 08, 2017 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-93 | |
| Mar 11, 2017 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 112-92 | |
| Mar 12, 2017 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 120-112 | |
| Mar 14, 2017 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 87-81 | |
| Mar 16, 2017 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 121-110 | |
| Mar 20, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 114-105 | |
| Mar 22, 2017 | @ Utah Jazz | L 108-101 | |
| Mar 23, 2017 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 110-95 | |
| Mar 25, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 106-98 | |
| Mar 27, 2017 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 109-95 | |
| Mar 29, 2017 | vs. Miami Heat | L 105-88 | |
| Mar 31, 2017 | @ Miami Heat | W 98-94 | |
| Apr 02, 2017 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 110-94 | |
| Apr 04, 2017 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 100-91 | |
| Apr 06, 2017 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 106-103 | |
| Apr 07, 2017 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 101-88 | |
| Apr 09, 2017 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 110-97 | |
| Apr 12, 2017 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-113 |