The New York Knicks showcased a remarkable season, finishing as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, boasting one of the league's most potent offenses. Following a six-game victory in the first round against the Detroit Pistons, they faced the defending champion Boston Celtics. After rallying from 20-point deficits to take a 2-0 series lead, they capitalized on an injury to Jayson Tatum, eliminating the Celtics. However, their playoff run ended in the next round against the Indiana Pacers, who advanced in six games.

Despite a return to the conference finals for the first time in 25 years, the Knicks made a surprising decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau following their playoff exit. New head coach Mike Brown aims to revamp the offense, focusing on ball movement and cuts, as the Knicks hope to break their title drought since 1973. The Knicks will hinge their hopes on a more dynamic offensive scheme to elevate them to championship contention.