Knicks Nearing a Milestone Three Decades in the Making
For the first time in nearly 30 years, the New York Knicks are staring down a feat reserved for the NBA’s most consistent winners — three straight 50-win seasons.
A Core Built on Breaking Barriers
This current core has built a reputation for smashing franchise milestones and changing the narrative around New York basketball. From their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000 to Jalen Brunson becoming the first Knick since Patrick Ewing to earn back-to-back All-NBA First or Second Team honors, this group thrives on making history. And barring something completely unforeseen, that streak should continue next season.
Chasing a 1990s-Level Run
The last time the Knicks enjoyed this level of regular-season dominance was in the early 1990s when they rattled off four consecutive 50-win campaigns from 1991-92 through 1994-95. Even hitting the mark in back-to-back years, as they’ve just done, is rare. Doing it three times in a row is another level entirely — and many expect them to pull it off.
Oddsmakers Back New York
Win projections across the board have New York clearing 50 victories again, with most placing them between 52.5 and 55.5. Looking at the Eastern Conference landscape, it’s easy to see why. Boston will be without Jayson Tatum next season. Indiana loses Tyrese Haliburton. Philadelphia could be dangerous if healthy, but that’s a big question mark. Detroit, Milwaukee, and Orlando may push for 50 wins, but none have New York’s proven consistency. Outside of Cleveland, no team may be better positioned to thrive.
From Rock Bottom to the League’s Elite
This Knicks squad isn’t flawless, but their turnaround has been nothing short of remarkable. Between 2014 and 2020, they endured six straight seasons with fewer than 30 wins. Now, they stand among the NBA’s elite, one of just six teams with a top-tier winning percentage over the last three years. That short list includes champions like Denver, Boston, and Oklahoma City.
A Chance to Prove It’s Built to Last
The 2025-26 campaign is about more than just adding another strong year. It’s about proving that the Knicks aren’t a short-term contender but a sustainably great team.
