New York Knicks Breaking down the seismic shifts in the East playoff field around Knicks By Stefan Bondy Published March 9, 2026, 7:13 p.m. ET Knicks coach Mike Brown IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect We’re through the three-quarter mark of the season and, for the Knicks, it feels similar to where it started:
They can beat anybody in the Eastern Conference. They could also lose to a few teams in the Eastern Conference. They’re Dr. Jekyll on Friday in Denver, then Mr. Hyde on Sunday against the Lakers.
But a lot has changed for the competition. An abundance of fluctuation. And with that said, it’s a good time to take stock in the East.
Here’s a list of the nine potential playoff opponents for the Knicks, ordered from easiest to scariest (records not including Monday’s results).
