New York Knicks starting lineup and roster, 2026–27

Stats last updated November 2, 2026, from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.

The New York Knicks starting five is Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, coached by Mike Brown. This is the lineup the team has used most recently or most often, not an official announcement; starters change with injuries, rest days and trades.

Expected starting five

1. PG Jalen Brunson
2. SG Mikal Bridges
3. SF Josh Hart
4. PF OG Anunoby
5. C Karl-Anthony Towns

Second unit

1. G Miles McBride
2. G Landry Shamet
3. C Andre Drummond
4. G Jordan Clarkson
5. G Jose Alvarado

Third unit

1. F Mohamed Diawara
2. G Tyler Kolek
3. F Tyler Nickel
4. F Pacome Dadiet

The New York Knicks averaged 107.0 points, 47.7 rebounds and 26.2 assists per game, shooting 41.9% from the field and 35.2% from three on 39.3 attempts. Among 30 teams that ranks 5th in RPG. The lowest rankings are 27th in eFG% and 28th in FG%.

League rankings

Each stat per game, with the rank among 30 NBA teams. New York Knicks ranks highest in RPG (5th) and lowest in FG% (28th). The next strongest categories are 3PM (12th) and 3P% (13th), and the next weakest are eFG% (27th) and PPG (27th).

New York Knicks preseason 2026–27: starting five and stats

The New York Knicks played 5 preseason games, averaging 106.0 points, 41.4 rebounds and 26.8 assists. Their preseason starting five, by games started, was Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart.

Full roster

• Jalen Brunson
• Mikal Bridges
• Josh Hart
• OG Anunoby
• Karl-Anthony Towns
• Miles McBride
• Landry Shamet
• Andre Drummond
• Jordan Clarkson
• Jose Alvarado
• Mohamed Diawara
• Tyler Kolek
• Tyler Nickel
• Pacome Dadiet
• Jaden Akins
• James Wiseman

2026–27 team stats