Editing New York Knicks (section)

===2017–2020: further struggles===
Following Jackson's departure, the Knicks appointed [[Scott Perry (basketball)|Scott Perry]] as general manager and named [[Steve Mills (sports executive)|Steve Mills]] president of basketball operations.<ref name="Perry Mills 2017">{{cite web |title=Steve Mills named president, Scott Perry named general manager of New York Knicks |url=http://www.nba.com/article/2017/07/14/steve-mills-president-and-scott-perry-general-manager-new-york-knicks |website=NBA.com |access-date=July 14, 2017 |archive-date=July 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715015420/http://www.nba.com/article/2017/07/14/steve-mills-president-and-scott-perry-general-manager-new-york-knicks |url-status=live}}</ref> The Knicks also saw Carmelo Anthony demanding a trade from the team, which posed difficulty for both player and franchise due to a no-trade clause inserted in Anthony's contract given by Jackson in 2013. Originally, the only teams for which he would waive his no-trade clause were for the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] and the [[Houston Rockets]], with the former eventually removed from trade discussions due to internal conflicts. Anthony intended to join the Rockets, with a three-way trade with the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] set up involving [[Ryan Anderson (basketball, born 1988)|Ryan Anderson]]. Anderson's three-year, $60 million contract was not feasibly able to be absorbed by either franchise, however, causing Perry to cease talks with the Rockets, before agreeing to a deal with the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]], after Anthony agreed to expand his no-trade clause to include the Thunder.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2017/9/23/15941990/carmelo-anthony-trade-thunder-knicks |title=Carmelo Anthony traded to Thunder in blockbuster deal |work=SBNation |date=September 23, 2017 |access-date=September 24, 2017 |archive-date=September 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924001627/https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2017/9/23/15941990/carmelo-anthony-trade-thunder-knicks |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2017/09/22/carmelo-anthony-adds-cleveland-cavaliers-list-teams-hes-willing-get-traded/695658001/ |title=Carmelo Anthony adds Cavaliers, Thunder to list of teams he's willing to get traded to |work=USA Today |date=September 21, 2017 |access-date=September 22, 2017 |archive-date=June 29, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629162252/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2017/09/22/carmelo-anthony-adds-cleveland-cavaliers-list-teams-hes-willing-get-traded/695658001/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The Knicks received [[Enes Kanter]], [[Doug McDermott]] and a 2018 second-round pick in exchange for Anthony on September 25, 2017,<ref>{{cite web |title=Knicks Trade Carmelo Anthony To Oklahoma City |url=http://www.nba.com/knicks/features/knicks-trade-carmelo-anthony-oklahoma-city |website=NBA.com |access-date=October 19, 2017 |date=September 25, 2017 |archive-date=October 4, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004152317/http://www.nba.com/knicks/features/knicks-trade-carmelo-anthony-oklahoma-city/ |url-status=live}}</ref> while also positioning [[Kristaps Porziņģis]] as the new centerpiece of the franchise.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Berman |first1=Marc |title=The Knicks belong to Kristaps Porzingis: Now what? |url=https://nypost.com/2017/09/23/the-knicks-belong-to-kristaps-porzingis-now-what/ |website=New York Post |access-date=October 20, 2017 |date=September 24, 2017 |archive-date=October 20, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020032516/http://nypost.com/2017/09/23/the-knicks-belong-to-kristaps-porzingis-now-what/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

The Knicks also re-signed [[Tim Hardaway Jr.]] to a four-year, $71 million contract, while also agreeing to a one-year, minimum contract with [[Michael Beasley]]. The franchise also traded for former lottery pick [[Emmanuel Mudiay]] from the [[Denver Nuggets]] at the trade deadline, who was a point guard the Knicks were rumored to have targeted prior to selecting Porziņģis in 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/why-emmanuel-mudiay-would-be-the-right-draft-pick-for-the-knicks-at-no-4-052815 |title=Why Emmanuel Mudiay would be the right draft pick for the Knicks at No. 4 |work=FOX Sports |date=May 28, 2015 |access-date=February 8, 2018 |archive-date=March 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313031716/https://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/why-emmanuel-mudiay-would-be-the-right-draft-pick-for-the-knicks-at-no-4-052815 |url-status=live}}</ref> The trade also included the [[Dallas Mavericks]], with Dallas acquiring McDermott from the Knicks, and the Nuggets obtaining [[Devin Harris]] from Dallas.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/article/2018/02/08/new-york-knicks-acquire-emmanual-mudiay-three-team-deal-official-release#/ |title=Knicks acquire Emmanual Mudiay in 3-team trade |work=NBA.com |date=February 8, 2018 |access-date=February 8, 2018 |archive-date=June 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614003958/http://www.nba.com/article/2018/02/08/new-york-knicks-acquire-emmanual-mudiay-three-team-deal-official-release/#/ |url-status=live}}</ref> However, the season again ended poorly, with 29–53 record to leave the Knicks as the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference. This caused the Knicks to part ways with head coach [[Jeff Hornacek]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/jeff-hornacek-relieved-coaching-duties |title=JEFF HORNACEK RELIEVED OF HEAD COACHING DUTIES |work=NBA.com |date=April 12, 2018 |access-date=April 14, 2018 |archive-date=November 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109041809/https://www.nba.com/knicks/news/jeff-hornacek-relieved-coaching-duties |url-status=live}}</ref> Hornacek's two full seasons retained criticism for the team's continued struggle on defense, as well as the inability to implement an efficient, modern offense.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2018/04/12/knicks-part-ways-with-jeff-hornacek/#743d96141dcf |title=New York Knicks Fire Jeff Hornacek, Beginning Another Search For Stability And A Modern Offense |work=Forbes |date=April 12, 2018 |access-date=April 14, 2018 |archive-date=April 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180414172856/https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2018/04/12/knicks-part-ways-with-jeff-hornacek/#743d96141dcf |url-status=live}}</ref> He was replaced with former [[Memphis Grizzlies]] head coach [[David Fizdale]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://nypost.com/2018/05/06/confidant-why-knicks-job-intrigued-david-fizdale-so-much/ |title=Why Knicks job intrigued David Fizdale so much |newspaper=New York Post |access-date=May 28, 2018 |archive-date=May 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529203025/https://nypost.com/2018/05/06/confidant-why-knicks-job-intrigued-david-fizdale-so-much/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Fizdale signed a four-year deal, and was tasked to deliver on player development and improving the team's basketball philosophy.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/david-fizdale-knicks-1.18407949 |title=David Fizdale appears to be the right man to lead the Knicks |work=Newsday |access-date=May 28, 2018 |archive-date=May 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529203043/https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/david-fizdale-knicks-1.18407949 |url-status=live}}</ref>

On May 15, 2018, the Knicks were awarded the ninth overall pick in the [[2018 NBA draft]], and selected [[Kevin Knox II]] from the [[Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball|Kentucky]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Iseman |first1=Chris |title=NBA lottery: New York Knicks to pick 9th in NBA draft |url=https://eu.northjersey.com/story/sports/nba/knicks/2018/05/15/new-york-knicks-nba-draft-lottery-pick/613014002/ |website=North Jersey |access-date=May 29, 2018 |date=May 16, 2018 |archive-date=February 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228181011/https://eu.northjersey.com/story/sports/nba/knicks/2018/05/15/new-york-knicks-nba-draft-lottery-pick/613014002/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The team also acquired [[Mitchell Robinson]] with the 36th overall pick, and signed former lottery pick [[Mario Hezonja]]. They further invested in untapped potential by signing another former lottery pick, with [[Noah Vonleh]] agreeing to a one-year deal.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2018/07/24/knicks-sign-noah-vonleh-continue-to-invest-in-untapped-potential/#5427f5791875 |title=Knicks Sign Noah Vonleh, Continue To Invest In Untapped Potential |magazine=Forbes |access-date=July 27, 2018 |archive-date=July 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727115824/https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2018/07/24/knicks-sign-noah-vonleh-continue-to-invest-in-untapped-potential/#5427f5791875 |url-status=live}}</ref> However, following a dismal start to [[2018–19 New York Knicks season|the season]], and after a meeting with Porziņģis gave team officials the impression that he wanted to be traded,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25893669 |title=Kristaps Porzingis concerned about Knicks' direction, wants to be traded |work=ESPN.com |date=January 31, 2019 |access-date=February 1, 2019 |archive-date=February 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202095116/http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25893669 |url-status=live}}</ref> Porziņģis was traded on January 30, 2019, alongside [[Trey Burke]], [[Courtney Lee]] and [[Tim Hardaway Jr.]], to the [[Dallas Mavericks]] in exchange for [[DeAndre Jordan]], [[Wesley Matthews]], [[Dennis Smith Jr.]], an unprotected 2021 first-round draft pick, and an additional top-ten protected 2023 first-round draft pick.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mavs.com/mavericks-acquire-all-star-kristaps-porzingis-tim-hardaway-jr-courtney-lee-and-trey-burke-in-trade-with-knicks/ |title=Mavericks acquire All-Star Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee, and Trey Burke in trade with Knicks |work=Mavs.com |date=January 31, 2019 |access-date=January 31, 2019 |archive-date=February 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201065448/https://www.mavs.com/mavericks-acquire-all-star-kristaps-porzingis-tim-hardaway-jr-courtney-lee-and-trey-burke-in-trade-with-knicks/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The Knicks finished the 2018–19 season with a league worst 17–65 regular season record, but the season was notable for the emergence of undrafted rookie [[Allonzo Trier]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Schmeelk |first1=John |title=Schmeelk: How Good Is Knicks' Allonzo Trier? |url=https://wfan.radio.com/blogs/john-schmeelk/how-good-new-york-knicks-allonzo-trier |website=WFAN Sports Radio |access-date=July 14, 2019 |date=November 5, 2018 |archive-date=July 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703223717/https://wfan.radio.com/blogs/john-schmeelk/how-good-new-york-knicks-allonzo-trier |url-status=live}}</ref> as well as for the progression of Dotson and Robinson.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stratakos |first1=Robbie |title=Damyean Dotson is the most underrated aspect of the New York Knicks young core |url=https://clutchpoints.com/damyean-dotson-is-the-most-underrated-aspect-of-the-new-york-knicks-young-core/ |website=ClutchPoints |access-date=July 14, 2019 |date=April 16, 2019 |archive-date=July 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703232209/https://clutchpoints.com/damyean-dotson-is-the-most-underrated-aspect-of-the-new-york-knicks-young-core/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Vertsberger |first1=David |title=Is Mitchell Robinson the Knicks' best prospect? |url=https://www.sny.tv/knicks/news/is-mitchell-robinson-the-knicks-best-prospect/304051202/ |website=SNY |access-date=July 14, 2019 |date=February 16, 2019 |archive-date=July 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703223704/https://www.sny.tv/knicks/news/is-mitchell-robinson-the-knicks-best-prospect/304051202/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The Knicks won the third overall pick in the [[2019 NBA draft]], and selected [[RJ Barrett]] from [[2018–19 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team|Duke]]. The team also traded for forward [[Iggy Brazdeikis]], who was drafted in the second round from [[2018–19 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|Michigan]].

In preparation for the 2019–20 season, and as a result of having a record $74 million in cap space following the Porziņģis trade,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Begley |first1=Ian |title=The Knicks won the tank race — now they need a little luck |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26599267/the-knicks-won-tank-race-now-need-little-luck |website=ESPN.com |access-date=May 20, 2022 |date=April 26, 2019 |archive-date=May 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521034049/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26599267/the-knicks-won-tank-race-now-need-little-luck |url-status=live}}</ref> the team divided it among five new signings. The Knicks agreed terms with veteran role players [[Wayne Ellington]] and [[Taj Gibson]], with forward [[Bobby Portis]] also signing. The team then signed former lottery picks [[Elfrid Payton (basketball)|Elfrid Payton]] and [[Julius Randle]]. On February 4, 2020, the Knicks fired Steve Mills after seven seasons as president with Scott Perry taking over on an interim basis.<ref>{{cite web |title=New York Knicks Announce Steve Mills to Leave His Position |url=https://www.nba.com/knicks/front-office-news/new-york-knicks-announce-steve-mills-to-leave-his-position |website=NBA.com |access-date=February 5, 2020 |date=February 4, 2020 |archive-date=February 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204221559/https://www.nba.com/knicks/front-office-news/new-york-knicks-announce-steve-mills-to-leave-his-position |url-status=live}}</ref>