New York Knicks 2024-25 NBA season full schedule released: Key games, major dates, and more

The New York Knicks had several former players hype up their fans for the upcoming 2024-25 season. John Starks, who played for the team for roughly eight seasons, voiced over the short but hilarious skit. Walt Frazier, Larry Johnson, Latrell Sprewell, Kurt Thomas and even Steve Novak pinched in.

Finally, Stephon Marbury blurted out what legions of Knicks supporters truly wanted:

“Man, we need Knicks basketball back!”

The NBA opening night does not happen until Oct. 22, so the team’s fan base has to be patient. Training camp doesn’t start until late September or early October, giving players more than enough time to rest and recuperate.

But when the 2024-25 campaign starts, the New York Knicks will be in for a blast right from the start.

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The New York Knicks have highly-anticipated matchups in their first four games

The Knicks get a front-row ticket to the Boston Celtics’ banner-raising and ring-giving ceremony at TD Garden on opening night. Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and a few of their teammates admitted that they and the rest of the field will be chasing Boston next season. They will get the first shot at the reigning champs when hostilities commence.

After the showdown with the Celtics, the Knicks get their first Madison Square Garden date with the Indiana Pacers who beat them in the playoffs. The matchup will be just the second game of the season but the home crowd and the history between both teams will result in a postseason-like atmosphere.

Two more tough assignments will await the New York Knicks after facing the Pacers. They host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 28 before flying to Miami to square off against the Heat two nights later. Tom Thibodeau’s retooled roster will be tested early in the season.

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The Knicks will be on the road during Thanksgiving

The New York Knicks start a five-game road trip on Nov. 20 and will not be back home until Dec. 1. The teams that will try to take them down will be the Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets.

Thibodeau and his coaching staff will spend part of their Thanksgiving trying to stop the Dallas Mavericks’ Big Three of Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and Luka Doncic. The Knicks drop by Charlotte to complete the road trip before a four-game home stand.

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The New York Knicks host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day

The Knicks, staples on Christmas Day games, will host the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 25. San Antonio hasn’t been on this stage for some time but Victor Wembanyama’s presence demands the NBA give his team that opportunity.

Last season, "Wemby" and Jalen Brunson had a titanic battle. A repeat of that at Madison Square Garden on the said date will be mind-boggling.

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Mikal Bridges will return to Barclays Center on January 22

Mikal Bridges, the New York Knicks’ marquee acquisition in the offseason, will return to Barclays Center for the first time since he was traded by the Nets. “The Warden” is a favorite among former teammates and fans of the franchise. Jan. 22 will be a memorable night for him.