Editing New York Knicks (section)

===2010–2013: arrival of Carmelo Anthony===
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The Knicks and former Phoenix Suns forward-center [[Amar'e Stoudemire]] came to an agreement on July 5, 2010.<ref name="Stat City">{{cite news |last=Aldridge |first=David |title=Stoudemire agrees to five-year deal with Knicks |url=http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/05/stoudemire.knicks/index.html |website=NBA.com |date=July 5, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102130140/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/05/stoudemire.knicks/index.html |archive-date=January 2, 2011 |access-date=February 23, 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The sign and trade deal was made official on July 8 as Stoudemire agreed to an approximately $100 million contract over the span of five years.<ref name="Stat City"/> Team president Donnie Walsh stated the signing of Stoudemire as a turning point for the future of a Knicks team that had struggled in recent years.<ref>{{cite web |title=Knicks introduce Stoudemire |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=5364286 |publisher=ESPN |author=Youngmisuk, Ohm |date=July 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629022821/http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=5364286 |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |access-date=February 23, 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> The Knicks continued to redesign their roster, trading [[David Lee (basketball)|David Lee]] to the [[Golden State Warriors]] for [[Anthony Randolph]], [[Kelenna Azubuike]] and [[Ronny Turiaf]].<ref name="Summer of '10">{{cite web |title=Knicks unveil their latest additions |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=5374652 |publisher=ESPN |author=Sheridan, Chris |date=July 12, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629022829/http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=5374652 |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |access-date=February 23, 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> The Knicks also struck deals with former [[Charlotte Bobcats|Bobcats]] point guard [[Raymond Felton]] and Russian center [[Timofey Mozgov]].<ref name="Summer of '10"/> The Knicks regained their title as the most valuable franchise in the NBA following these acquisitions, though this was mainly due to the arrival of Stoudemire, whose star power allowed the team to resurge; the Knicks sold out their full-season ticket inventory for the first time since 2002.<ref>{{cite news |title=Knicks now the most valuable NBA franchise |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ys-forbesnbavaluations012711 |work=Yahoo! Sports |author=Ozanian, Mike |date=January 27, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110131182754/http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ys-forbesnbavaluations012711 |archive-date=January 31, 2011 |access-date=February 23, 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

D'Antoni along with Stoudemire and the core of young players, including Felton, [[Danilo Gallinari]], Mozgov, [[Wilson Chandler]] and rookie [[Landry Fields]], piloted the Knicks to a 28–26 record prior to the All-Star break, marking the first time the team had been above the .500 mark at that point of the season since 2000.<ref>{{cite web |title=Knicks Rout Hawks, Take Winning Record Into All-Star Break |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/knicks-rout-atlanta-hawks-to-take-winning-record-into-all-star-break/ |website=CBS New York |publisher=Associated Press |access-date=May 3, 2023 |date=February 16, 2011 |archive-date=May 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230503151054/https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/knicks-rout-atlanta-hawks-to-take-winning-record-into-all-star-break/ |url-status=live}}</ref> In spite of the team's mounting success,<ref>{{Citation |title=Walsh Eager to Finish Job, if Knicks Let Him |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/sports/basketball/01knicks.html |work=The New York Times |author=Beck, Howard |date=January 31, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107031933/http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/sports/basketball/01knicks.html |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |access-date=February 23, 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> New York made a push to acquire [[Denver Nuggets]] forward [[Carmelo Anthony]]. After months of speculation, on February 22, 2011, Anthony was traded to New York, with teammates [[Chauncey Billups]], [[Shelden Williams]], [[Anthony Carter (basketball)|Anthony Carter]], and former Knicks player [[Renaldo Balkman]]. Denver acquired Felton, [[Danilo Gallinari]], [[Wilson Chandler]], Mozgov, [[Kosta Koufos]], a 2014 first-round draft pick, the Warriors' second-round draft picks for 2013 and 2014 and $3 million in cash. In addition, the Knicks sent Anthony Randolph and [[Eddy Curry]] to the Minnesota Timberwolves and in return the Timberwolves' [[Corey Brewer]] was sent to the Knicks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Carmelo Anthony gives '1, 1A punch' |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=6147844 |publisher=ESPN |date=February 22, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110224081732/http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=6147844 |archive-date=February 24, 2011 |access-date=February 22, 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Knicks Acquire Four-Time All-Star Carmelo Anthony |url=http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/carmeloanthonyacquired.html |publisher=NBA Media Ventures, LLC |website=NYKnicks.com |date=February 22, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110226193017/http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/carmeloanthonyacquired.html |archive-date=February 26, 2011 |access-date=February 22, 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

The Knicks clinched their first playoff berth since the [[2004 NBA playoffs]] in a rout of the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] on April 3, 2011.<ref>{{Citation |title=Knicks end long drought, clinch playoff spot |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/gameflash/2011/04/03/29263_recap.html?xid=si_topstories |magazine=Sports Illustrated |agency=[[Associated Press]] |date=April 3, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110406003844/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/gameflash/2011/04/03/29263_recap.html?xid=si_topstories |archive-date=April 6, 2011 |access-date=April 12, 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Carmelo Anthony ensured the franchise's first winning season [[2000–01 NBA season|since 2001]] on April 10, 2011, against the Indiana Pacers, as Anthony scored the game-winning basket for the Knicks and subsequently blocked [[Danny Granger]]'s shot in the final seconds of the game.<ref>{{Citation |title=Knicks Are Assured a Winning Season After Anthony's Key Shot and a Block |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/11/sports/basketball/11knicks.html |work=The New York Times |author=Abrams, Jonathan |date=April 10, 2011 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120907200251/http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/11/sports/basketball/11knicks.html |archive-date=September 7, 2012 |access-date=April 12, 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The Knicks were ultimately eliminated from contention in [[2011 NBA playoffs|the first round]] on April 24, 2011, by the [[Boston Celtics]], losing the series 0–4.<ref>{{Citation |title=Celtics hold on to complete sweep of Knicks |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/gameflash/2011/04/24/29657_recap.html |magazine=Sports Illustrated |agency=[[Associated Press]] |date=April 24, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110529015019/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/gameflash/2011/04/24/29657_recap.html |archive-date=May 29, 2011 |access-date=July 5, 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In spite of Donnie Walsh's successful efforts to help rebuild the franchise, he decided not to return as the team's president, electing to step down at the end of June 2011, citing the uncertainty surrounding his ability to continue to manage the daily operations of the team.<ref name="Walsh departs">{{Citation |title=Donnie Walsh departing Knicks |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=6622321 |publisher=ESPN |author=Sheridan, Chris |date=June 3, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605032247/http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=6622321 |archive-date=June 5, 2011 |access-date=June 3, 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Glen Grunwald]] was elected as interim president and general manager.<ref name="Walsh departs"/>

Following the conclusion of the [[2011 NBA lockout]], the Knicks engaged in a sign-and-trade deal with the Mavericks for center [[Tyson Chandler]] on December 10, 2011, with Chandler signing a four-year contract worth approximately $58 million.<ref name="Tyson trade">{{cite news |title=Done deal: Knicks complete Tyson trade |url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-12-10/news/30503218_1_knicks-mavs-free-agents |work=New York Daily News |author=Lawrence, Mitch |date=December 10, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028140201/http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-12-10/news/30503218_1_knicks-mavs-free-agents |archive-date=October 28, 2012 |access-date=December 10, 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In return, the Knicks sent [[Andy Rautins]] to the Mavericks, generating a trade exception for Dallas. Ronny Turiaf and $3 million in cash considerations were sent to the [[Washington Wizards|Wizards]] to complete the three-way trade. The Knicks also obtained the draft rights to [[Ahmad Nivins]] and [[Georgios Printezis]] from Dallas. In order to fit Chandler under the salary cap, Chauncey Billups was earlier waived under the amnesty clause of the new collective bargaining agreement.<ref name="Tyson trade"/> To replace Billups at point guard, the Knicks signed [[Mike Bibby]] to a one-year, veteran minimum contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Knicks make flurry of moves |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7341514/new-york-knicks-add-point-guard-mike-bibby-re-sign-jared-jeffries |publisher=ESPN New York |author=Zwerling, Jared |date=December 11, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120203021053/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7341514/new-york-knicks-add-point-guard-mike-bibby-re-sign-jared-jeffries |archive-date=February 3, 2012 |access-date=February 21, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> The Knicks also signed veteran point guard [[Baron Davis]] on December 19 to a one-year contract. At the time, Davis had suffered a herniated disk and was not expected to compete for about 6–8 weeks, leaving Toney Douglas as the team's starting point guard.<ref>{{cite web |title=Knicks officially sign Baron Davis |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7369234/new-york-knicks-officially-sign-baron-davis-cleveland-cavaliers-cut-pg |publisher=ESPN New York |author=Begley, Ian |date=December 20, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108064725/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7369234/new-york-knicks-officially-sign-baron-davis-cleveland-cavaliers-cut-pg |archive-date=January 8, 2012 |access-date=February 21, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> The Knicks struggled early in the season because Douglas and Bibby struggled to facilitate the offense and subsequently, it became stagnated.<ref>{{cite news |title=Knicks already at a turning point |url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-12-30/news/30570765_1_anthony-stoudemire-knick-offense-knicks-struggle |work=New York Daily News |author=Lawrence, Mitch |date=December 30, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120730214150/http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-12-30/news/30570765_1_anthony-stoudemire-knick-offense-knicks-struggle |archive-date=July 30, 2012 |access-date=February 21, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Subsequently, rookie [[Iman Shumpert]] was thrust into the role as the starting point guard after Douglas was relegated to the bench due to his struggles.<ref>{{cite news |title=Knicks winning but missing the point |url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-01-12/news/30617926_1_sixers-knicks-josh-harrellson |work=New York Daily News |author=Lawrence, Mitch |date=January 12, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028140152/http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-01-12/news/30617926_1_sixers-knicks-josh-harrellson |archive-date=October 28, 2012 |access-date=February 21, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In addition, head coach D'Antoni also decided to use Carmelo Anthony as a point forward to help generate a more up-tempo offense; however, there were concerns Anthony was holding the ball for too long, thus contributing to the stagnation of the Knicks' offense.<ref name="Linning">{{cite web |title=Lin points Knicks in right direction |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/10808/lin-points-knicks-in-right-direction |publisher=ESPN New York |author=Begley, Ian |date=February 5, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207014022/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/10808/lin-points-knicks-in-right-direction |archive-date=February 7, 2012 |access-date=February 21, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Is Carmelo Trying to Do Too Much? |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970203806504577181493828885890 |work=The Wall Street Journal |author=Clark, Kevin |date=January 25, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120128123650/http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203806504577181493828885890.html |archive-date=January 28, 2012 |access-date=February 21, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

===="Linsanity"====
[[File:Jeremy Lin with the Knicks and reporters.jpg|thumb|160px|right|[[Jeremy Lin]] was a surprise player that came off the bench during the [[2011–12 New York Knicks season|2011–12 season]].]]
With the Knicks struggling to an 8–15 record, D'Antoni inserted third-string point guard [[Jeremy Lin]] into the rotation against the [[New Jersey Nets]] on February 4, 2012.<ref name="Linning"/> Lin, who had been claimed off waivers on December 27 following an injury to Iman Shumpert, scored 25 points and had seven assists en route to a Knicks win.<ref name="Linning"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Knicks claim guard Jeremy Lin |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7392484/new-york-knicks-claim-guard-jeremy-lin-waivers-houston-rockets |publisher=ESPN New York |author=Stein, Marc |date=December 27, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215131548/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7392484/new-york-knicks-claim-guard-jeremy-lin-waivers-houston-rockets |archive-date=February 15, 2012 |access-date=February 21, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> Lin was praised for his ability to facilitate the offense, something the Knicks had struggled to do for the first 23 games of the season.<ref name="Linning"/> Lin, exceeding expectations, was named the starter for the Knicks following a game against the [[Utah Jazz]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeremy Lin starting at PG |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/10918/jeremy-lin-starting-at-pg |publisher=ESPN New York |author=Begley, Ian |date=February 6, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210170811/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/10918/jeremy-lin-starting-at-pg |archive-date=February 10, 2012 |access-date=February 21, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> Lin guided the Knicks to a seven-game winning streak, despite being without Anthony and [[Amar'e Stoudemire]] for five games due to a groin injury and a death in the family respectively, that brought the team back to a .500 winning percentage.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Lin has 13 assists, Knicks run win streak to 7 |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/gameflash/2012/02/15/31513_recap.html |magazine=Sports Illustrated |agency=Associated Press |date=February 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219002015/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/gameflash/2012/02/15/31513_recap.html |archive-date=February 19, 2012 |access-date=February 21, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Amare Stoudemire returns to N.Y. |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7570963/new-york-knicks-forward-amare-stoudemire-returns-team |publisher=ESPN |author=Begley, Ian |date=February 14, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120214020245/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7570963/new-york-knicks-forward-amare-stoudemire-returns-team |archive-date=February 14, 2012 |access-date=February 21, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Carmelo Anthony returns Monday |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7595735/carmelo-anthony-new-york-knicks-returned-new-jersey-nets |publisher=ESPN New York |author=Begley, Ian |date=February 20, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222031101/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7595735/carmelo-anthony-new-york-knicks-returned-new-jersey-nets |archive-date=February 22, 2012 |access-date=February 21, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> The surge of positive play by the Knicks accompanied by the performance of Lin caused extensive national and worldwide media coverage that was referred to as "Linsanity".<ref>{{cite news |title=Linsanity is better to love than to hate |url=https://theprovince.com/sports/Linsanity+better+love+than+hate/6177460/story.html |work=The Province |author=Albom, Mitch |date=February 19, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120221160900/http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Linsanity+better+love+than+hate/6177460/story.html |archive-date=February 21, 2012 |access-date=February 21, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> To bolster their depth and perimeter shooting percentage, the Knicks signed [[J. R. Smith]] on February 18, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=Knicks announce J.R. Smith signing |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7585216/ex-denver-nuggets-guard-jr-smith-chooses-play-new-york-knicks |publisher=ESPN New York |first=Marc |last=Stein |date=February 18, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217171214/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7585216/ex-denver-nuggets-guard-jr-smith-chooses-play-new-york-knicks |archive-date=February 17, 2012 |access-date=February 21, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> The team struggled to congeal when Anthony returned from injury and went on to lose seven of eight games before head coach Mike D'Antoni resigned on March 14, 2012. Assistant [[Mike Woodson]] was named the interim head coach.<ref>{{cite news |title=Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni resigns |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7686638/new-york-knicks-coach-mike-dantoni-resigns |publisher=ESPN New York |agency=Associated Press |date=March 14, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315075642/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7686638/new-york-knicks-coach-mike-dantoni-resigns |archive-date=March 15, 2012 |access-date=March 14, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref>

====Under Mike Woodson====
[[File:Mike Woodson (cropped).jpg|thumb|120px|right|[[Mike Woodson]], head coach of the Knicks from 2012 to 2014]]
Under Woodson, the Knicks finished 18–6 during the regular season and clinched a playoff spot for the second straight year this time as the seventh seed, making it the first time they have clinched consecutive playoff berths since making 13 straight playoff appearances from [[1988 NBA playoffs|1988]] to [[2001 NBA playoffs|2001]].<ref name="Franchise index"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Bobcats fall to Knicks, finish with worst winning percentage in NBA history |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/recap?gameId=320426030 |publisher=ESPN New York |agency=Associated Press |date=April 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502232051/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/recap?gameId=320426030 |archive-date=May 2, 2012 |access-date=April 27, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> Not only did they also clinch consecutive winning seasons for the first time in a decade, but their 36–30 record was the highest winning percentage for the team since the [[2000–01 NBA season|2000–01 season]].<ref name="Franchise index"/> The Knicks faced the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs and lost the first three games, breaking the NBA record for longest playoff losing streak at 13 games.<ref>{{cite news |title=Knicks face elimination by Heat in Game 4 today |url=http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/melo_knicks_hit_last_stand_Wah7fgNZSXiDEGP8NyR7NP |work=New York Post |author=Berman, Marc |date=May 6, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120509025319/http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/melo_knicks_hit_last_stand_Wah7fgNZSXiDEGP8NyR7NP |archive-date=May 9, 2012 |access-date=May 22, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The team's struggles were partially attributed to injuries as Jeremy Lin, Baron Davis and Iman Shumpert were all sidelined by knee ailments.<ref name="Closed out">{{cite news |title=LeBron James, Heat close out Knicks in five games |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=320509014 |publisher=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |date=May 9, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511200737/http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=320509014 |archive-date=May 11, 2012 |access-date=May 22, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The Knicks proceeded to win a close Game 4, which snapped their streak and ensured that they would not be swept out of the first round; however, they failed to keep up with the Heat's up-tempo offense in Game 5 and lost the series 4–1.<ref name="Closed out"/> Despite the team's disappointing postseason exit, the Knicks removed Woodson's interim status and he was officially named the full-time head coach on May 25, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=Knicks extend coach Mike Woodson |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7972933/new-york-knicks-remove-mike-woodson-interim-tag-sign-coach-multiyear-extension |publisher=ESPN New York |author=Begley, Ian |date=May 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526013947/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7972933/new-york-knicks-remove-mike-woodson-interim-tag-sign-coach-multiyear-extension |archive-date=May 26, 2012 |access-date=May 28, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref>

The Knicks began their off-season by selecting Greek forward [[Kostas Papanikolaou]] in the [[2012 NBA draft]]. One week later, the team came to terms with veteran point guard [[Jason Kidd]], who was originally supposed to serve as a backup to Lin. The Knicks also re-acquired [[Marcus Camby]] from the [[Houston Rockets]] in a sign and trade sending Houston [[Josh Harrellson]], [[Jerome Jordan]], [[Toney Douglas]] and 2014 and 2015 two second-round picks and completed a sign-and-trade with the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] that brought back [[Raymond Felton]] and [[Kurt Thomas (basketball)|Kurt Thomas]] in exchange for [[Jared Jeffries]], [[Dan Gadzuric]], and the draft rights to Papanikolaou and Greek forward [[Georgios Printezis]], whose draft rights had been acquired by the Knicks in December 2011. The Knicks also re-signed free agents [[J. R. Smith]] and [[Steve Novak]] and added more players to the roster, such as [[James White (basketball)|James White]], [[Chris Copeland]], and Argentinian point guard [[Pablo Prigioni]]. However the Knicks lost restricted free agents [[shooting guard]], [[Landry Fields]] to the [[Toronto Raptors]] and [[point guard]], [[Jeremy Lin]] to the [[Houston Rockets]], who were both key players during the [[2011–12 NBA season|2011–12 season]]. The Knicks decided not to match those teams' offers. Despite these losses, the Knicks continued to add players to the roster, signing former Chicago Bulls guard [[Ronnie Brewer]] on July 25, 2012, and signing [[Chris Smith (basketball, born 1987)|Chris Smith]], the younger brother of [[J. R. Smith]], on August 1, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jason Kidd opts to join Knicks |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/8133070/veteran-point-guard-jason-kidd-agrees-deal-new-york-knicks |publisher=ESPN New York |author=Stein, Marc |date=July 5, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120705225942/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/8133070/veteran-point-guard-jason-kidd-agrees-deal-new-york-knicks |archive-date=July 5, 2012 |access-date=July 6, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Knicks Acquire Camby and Re-Sign Novak |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/sports/basketball/knicks-acquire-marcus-camby-and-re-sign-steve-novak.html |work=The New York Times |author=Taylor, Nate |date=July 9, 2012 |access-date=July 11, 2012 |archive-date=July 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120710192559/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/sports/basketball/knicks-acquire-marcus-camby-and-re-sign-steve-novak.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Knicks to re-sign J.R. Smith |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/8146452/jr-smith-re-sign-new-york-knicks |publisher=ESPN New York |author=Begley, Ian |date=July 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120713080307/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/8146452/jr-smith-re-sign-new-york-knicks |archive-date=July 13, 2012 |access-date=July 11, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> It was also announced that [[Rasheed Wallace]] would come out of retirement to play for the Knicks on October 2, 2012.

Despite playing without an injured Iman Shumpert and Amar'e Stoudemire, the Knicks compiled an 18–5 record to start the season, their best start since [[1993–94 NBA season|1993]]. In their first four games, they scored at least 100 points and won by double digits in all of those games. The streak ended after a 10-point loss to [[Memphis Grizzlies]]. The following Sunday, in a game against the [[Indiana Pacers]], the Knicks at home went on to win 88–76, assuring them a 7–1 record. After two tough losses to the [[Dallas Mavericks]] and [[Houston Rockets]], the Knicks returned home in a game against the [[Detroit Pistons]] on November 25, with a 121–100 blowout win, making them one of only three teams undefeated at home along with the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz. The Knicks finished November with an 11–4 record, their best month record since going 11–6 in March 2000.<ref>{{cite web |agency=Associated Press |url=http://aol.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2012-11-30/knicks-wizards-scores-results-carmelo-anthony-tyson-chandler-jr-smith?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl1%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D240372 |title=Knicks vs. Wizards: New York beats Washington for 10th straight time – NBA – Sporting News |publisher=Aol.sportingnews.com |date=August 15, 2009 |access-date=July 1, 2013 |archive-date=May 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130517190839/http://aol.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2012-11-30/knicks-wizards-scores-results-carmelo-anthony-tyson-chandler-jr-smith?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl1%7Csec3_lnk2&pLid=240372 |url-status=dead}}</ref> By the All-Star break in mid-February 2013, the Knicks compiled a 32–18 record, good for second in the Eastern Conference. On February 21, on the trade deadline, the team traded Ronnie Brewer for a 2014 second-round draft pick. The Knicks then signed veteran power forward [[Kenyon Martin]] to a 10-day contract. In late March, the Knicks went on to compile a four-game losing streak, tying their worst skid of the season. They would go on and face the Jazz on the road, eventually winning the game and starting what would turn out to be a 13-game winning streak, including wins against the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder. This was the third-longest winning streak in franchise history. On April 9, the Knicks beat the Washington Wizards to secure the Atlantic Division title for the first time since the 1993–94 NBA season. The Knicks' 13-game winning streak came to an end on April 11 as they lost to the Chicago Bulls. Despite that, they set the NBA single-season record for three-pointers. On May 3, the Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs, 4–2, their first playoff victory since 2000. On May 18, the Knicks were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs, losing the series to the Indiana Pacers 4–2. Point guard Jason Kidd retired following the end of the season—he was named head coach of the Brooklyn Nets a few days later. In the 2013 NBA draft, the Knicks selected [[Tim Hardaway Jr.]] as the 24th pick in the first round. During the 2013 off-season, The Knicks claimed Los Angeles Lakers F [[Metta World Peace]] off of waivers. They re-signed J. R. Smith to a 3-year, $18 million deal and traded [[Quentin Richardson]], [[Steve Novak]], [[Marcus Camby]], and three draft picks to acquire [[Andrea Bargnani]] from the [[Toronto Raptors]].