P&T Round(ball) Table: 2026-27 Knicks Predictions
As the New York Knicks prepare for their 81st NBA season, analysts are weighing in on how the team might perform without Mitchell Robinson, who left in free agency. The defending NBA champions finished third in offensive rating and seventh in defensive rating last season, and predictions for this year vary widely.
Some experts, like Antonio Losada, believe the Knicks could climb into the top three in both categories, citing their postseason success and the full season of cohesion under Mike Brown. Others, such as Michael Zeno, are more cautious, questioning whether Andre Drummond can replace Robinson’s defensive impact and whether Karl-Anthony Towns’ improved postseason play will carry over into the regular season.
Moritz Wollert suggests the Knicks might prioritize pacing themselves, finishing fifth offensively and eighth defensively, while Kento Kato sees potential for a top-three finish on both ends if key players like Towns, OG Anunoby, and Mikal Bridges maintain their championship-level play.
