The 2018-19 New York Knicks season was marked by significant struggles and rebuilding efforts. Under the leadership of head coach David Fizdale, the Knicks ended the season with a disappointing 17-65 record, placing them at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. This record not only reflected their performance struggles but also positioned them for a high draft lottery pick, a strategic move for their rebuilding phase.
The season saw the Knicks making notable roster changes, including the trade of their star player Kristaps Porziņģis to the Dallas Mavericks. In return, they acquired Dennis Smith Jr., DeAndre Jordan, Wesley Matthews, and two future first-round draft picks. This move was part of a broader strategy to clear salary cap space and accumulate assets for future growth.
Despite the team’s overall lack of success, there were some bright spots. Rookie Kevin Knox, the 9th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, showed flashes of potential, averaging 12.8 points per game. Additionally, second-round pick Mitchell Robinson emerged as a defensive presence, leading the team with 2.4 blocks per game and showcasing his potential as a key piece for the team’s future.
The Knicks faced challenges with consistency and injuries, which hampered any momentum throughout the season. The focus remained on development and positioning the team strategically for the future, aiming to rebuild through the draft and free agency. The season’s end left fans hopeful for a turnaround with young talent and financial flexibility moving forward.
- Regular Season Record: 17-65
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
New York Knicks Roster and Stats for 2018-19 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 46 | 19.1 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 34.7 | |||||||
| Emmanuel Mudiay | 59 | 14.8 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 32.9 | |||||||
| Dennis Smith Jr. | 21 | 14.7 | 2.8 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 28.9 | |||||||
| Enes Freedom | 44 | 14.0 | 10.5 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 31.8 | |||||||
| Kevin Knox | 75 | 12.8 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 34.3 | |||||||
| Trey Burke | 33 | 11.8 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 34.9 | |||||||
| DeAndre Jordan | 19 | 10.9 | 11.4 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Allonzo Trier | 64 | 10.9 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 39.4 | |||||||
| Damyean Dotson | 73 | 10.7 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 36.8 | |||||||
| Kadeem Allen | 19 | 9.9 | 2.7 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 47.2 | |||||||
| Mario Hezonja | 58 | 8.8 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 27.6 | |||||||
| Noah Vonleh | 68 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 33.6 | |||||||
| Mitchell Robinson | 66 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Luke Kornet | 46 | 7.0 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 36.3 | |||||||
| Wesley Matthews | 2 | 7.0 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 20.0 | |||||||
| Billy Garrett | 4 | 6.5 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Henry Ellenson | 17 | 6.0 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 44.1 | |||||||
| Frank Ntilikina | 43 | 5.7 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 28.7 | |||||||
| John Jenkins | 22 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 35.7 | |||||||
| Courtney Lee | 12 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 31.3 | |||||||
| Lance Thomas | 46 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 27.9 | |||||||
| Isaiah Hicks | 3 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Ron Baker | 11 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 11.1 | |||||||
New York Knicks 2018-19 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2018-19 season for the New York Knicks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2018 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 126-107 | |
| Oct 19, 2018 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 107-105 | |
| Oct 20, 2018 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 103-101 | |
| Oct 22, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 124-113 | |
| Oct 24, 2018 | @ Miami Heat | L 110-87 | |
| Oct 26, 2018 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 128-100 | |
| Oct 29, 2018 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 115-96 | |
| Oct 31, 2018 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 107-101 | |
| Nov 02, 2018 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 118-106 | |
| Nov 04, 2018 | @ Washington Wizards | L 108-95 | |
| Nov 05, 2018 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 116-115 | |
| Nov 07, 2018 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 112-107 | |
| Nov 10, 2018 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 128-112 | |
| Nov 11, 2018 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 115-89 | |
| Nov 14, 2018 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 128-103 | |
| Nov 16, 2018 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 129-124 | |
| Nov 18, 2018 | @ Orlando Magic | L 131-117 | |
| Nov 20, 2018 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 118-114 | |
| Nov 21, 2018 | @ Boston Celtics | W 117-109 | |
| Nov 23, 2018 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 114-109 | |
| Nov 25, 2018 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 103-98 | |
| Nov 27, 2018 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 115-108 | |
| Nov 28, 2018 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 117-91 | |
| Dec 01, 2018 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 136-134 | |
| Dec 03, 2018 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 110-107 | |
| Dec 06, 2018 | @ Boston Celtics | L 128-100 | |
| Dec 08, 2018 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 112-104 | |
| Dec 09, 2018 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 119-107 | |
| Dec 12, 2018 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 113-106 | |
| Dec 14, 2018 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 126-124 | |
| Dec 16, 2018 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 110-99 | |
| Dec 17, 2018 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 128-110 | |
| Dec 19, 2018 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 131-109 | |
| Dec 21, 2018 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 114-107 | |
| Dec 25, 2018 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 109-95 | |
| Dec 27, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 112-96 | |
| Dec 29, 2018 | @ Utah Jazz | L 129-97 | |
| Jan 01, 2019 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 115-108 | |
| Jan 04, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 119-112 | |
| Jan 07, 2019 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 111-101 | |
| Jan 08, 2019 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 122-95 | |
| Jan 11, 2019 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 121-106 | |
| Jan 13, 2019 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 108-105 | |
| Jan 17, 2019 | @ Washington Wizards | L 101-100 | |
| Jan 21, 2019 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 127-109 | |
| Jan 23, 2019 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 114-110 | |
| Jan 25, 2019 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 109-99 | |
| Jan 27, 2019 | vs. Miami Heat | L 106-97 | |
| Jan 28, 2019 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 101-92 | |
| Jan 30, 2019 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 114-90 | |
| Feb 01, 2019 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 113-99 | |
| Feb 03, 2019 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 96-84 | |
| Feb 05, 2019 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 105-92 | |
| Feb 08, 2019 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 120-103 | |
| Feb 09, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 104-99 | |
| Feb 11, 2019 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 107-104 | |
| Feb 13, 2019 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 126-111 | |
| Feb 14, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 106-91 | |
| Feb 22, 2019 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 115-104 | |
| Feb 24, 2019 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 130-118 | |
| Feb 26, 2019 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 108-103 | |
| Feb 28, 2019 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 125-118 | |
| Mar 03, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 128-107 | |
| Mar 04, 2019 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 115-108 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 107-96 | |
| Mar 09, 2019 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 102-94 | |
| Mar 10, 2019 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 103-92 | |
| Mar 12, 2019 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 103-98 | |
| Mar 15, 2019 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 109-83 | |
| Mar 17, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 124-123 | |
| Mar 18, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 128-92 | |
| Mar 20, 2019 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 137-116 | |
| Mar 22, 2019 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 111-93 | |
| Mar 24, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 124-113 | |
| Mar 28, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 117-92 | |
| Mar 30, 2019 | vs. Miami Heat | L 100-92 | |
| Apr 01, 2019 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 113-105 | |
| Apr 03, 2019 | @ Orlando Magic | L 114-100 | |
| Apr 05, 2019 | @ Houston Rockets | L 120-96 | |
| Apr 07, 2019 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 113-110 | |
| Apr 09, 2019 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 96-86 | |
| Apr 10, 2019 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 115-89 |