Getty Heach Coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks instructs his team in the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden on January 17, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks have lost eight of their 10 games, continuing to descend as one of the worst defensive units in the NBA . Since the start of 2026 , they rank 27th in WIN%, 27th in net rating, 23rd in offensive rating and a horrid 29th in defensive rating, while routinely giving up over 120 points to sub-.500 teams.