On Wednesday, the New York Knicks released their 2022-23 regular season schedule alongside the rest of the NBA. The fans have something to be excited about in the month of August now that the Knicks schedule has been released.
The Knicks will open up their regular season on the road on Oct. 19 against the Memphis Grizzlies at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN.
Two days later, New York will return home to play the Detroit Pistons for the team’s home opener.
3 things in particular that Knicks fans should love about the 2022-23 regular season schedule
There is a great deal to be excited about heading into this season. Between the new faces on the team or seeing how much some players have improved from last season, fans have a great deal of optimism heading into the new year.
Even though the season is still several weeks away, it’s nice to see what all the Knicks will face in the upcoming season.
New York’s schedule has been laid out in an intriguing format, which could benefit the team in the long run of the season. This includes playing Eastern Conference teams such as Milwaukee, Chicago, Orlando, and Detroit just three times this season.
Each season there are exceptions in each team’s schedule so that the NBA doesn’t go over their 82-game schedule, with the four teams listed above being the exceptions for the Knicks this year.
With that being said, let’s go over three things that fans should love about New York’s 2022-23 schedule.
New York Knicks</a> released their <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/23/3-things-knicks-fans-love-2022-23-schedule/"https://www.espn.com/nba/team/schedule/_/name/ny/season/2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022-23 regular season schedule</a> alongside the rest of the NBA. The fans have something to be excited about in the month of August now that the Knicks schedule has been released.</p>
<p>The Knicks will open up their regular season on the road on Oct. 19 against the Memphis Grizzlies at 7:30 p.m. <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/23/3-things-knicks-fans-love-2022-23-schedule/"https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/18/knicks-nationally-televised-games-2022-23-nba-regular-season/">on ESPN</a>.</p>
<p>Two days later, New York will return home to play the Detroit Pistons for the team’s home opener.</p>
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<h2>3 things in particular that Knicks fans should love about the 2022-23 regular season schedule</h2>
<p>There is a great deal to be excited about heading into this season. Between <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/23/3-things-knicks-fans-love-2022-23-schedule/"https://dailyknicks.com/2022/07/13/knicks-make-jalen-brunson-free-agency-signing-official/">the new faces on the team</a> or seeing how much some players have improved from last season, fans have a great deal of optimism heading into the new year.</p>
<p>Even though the season is still several weeks away, it’s nice to see what all the Knicks will face in the upcoming season.</p>
<p>New York’s schedule has been laid out in an intriguing format, which could benefit the team in the long run of the season. This includes playing Eastern Conference teams such as Milwaukee, Chicago, Orlando, and Detroit just three times this season.</p>
<p>Each season there are exceptions in each team’s schedule so that the NBA doesn’t go over their 82-game schedule, with the four teams listed above being the exceptions for the Knicks this year.</p>
<p>With that being said, let’s go over three things that fans should love about New York’s 2022-23 schedule.</p>
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<h3>1. Knicks schedule foreshadowing with timely games versus the Jazz</h3>
<p>It could be a coincidence that the Knicks have a nationally televised game in Utah, but having another one just days after the NBA deadline raises some eyebrows.</p>
<p>The Knicks have been in trade talks for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell, with <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/23/3-things-knicks-fans-love-2022-23-schedule/"https://theathletic.com/3513884/2022/08/16/donovan-mitchell-knicks-jazz-trade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">talks being re-engaged within the last week (subscription required)</a>.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">After several weeks of no conversations, the Knicks and Jazz recently re-engaged in trade talks centered on Donovan Mitchell, sources tell me and <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/23/3-things-knicks-fans-love-2022-23-schedule/"https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>@Tjonesonthenba. </p>
<p>Story at <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/23/3-things-knicks-fans-love-2022-23-schedule/"https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>@TheAthletic: <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/23/3-things-knicks-fans-love-2022-23-schedule/"https://t.co/Z4sRvsbCaw">https://t.co/Z4sRvsbCaw
<p>— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/23/3-things-knicks-fans-love-2022-23-schedule/"https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1559604416906272768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>August 16, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>New York has been <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/23/3-things-knicks-fans-love-2022-23-schedule/"https://www.sny.tv/articles/sources-knicks-hesitant-trade-picks-necessary-donovan-mitchell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hesitant in talks</a> so far, but with Utah headed into a rebuild, it’s unlikely that Utah will want Mitchell on the roster heading into the season.</p>
<p>Does this mean Donovan Mitchell is headed to New York? Not necessarily, as there’s a good chance that after all this scheduling Mitchell is still in Utah by the year’s end.</p>
<p>But for the schedule to be released with a little bit of timeliness from league officials, it seems more likely each day that Mitchell will be headed to New York. At this point, it seems to come down to what the Knicks will be willing give up to acquire him, which could take some time.</p>
<p>In recent days, the Knicks <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/23/3-things-knicks-fans-love-2022-23-schedule/"https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/22/knicks-donovan-mitchell-trade-jazz/">have offered a significant amount of assets in exchange for Mitchell</a>, according to Shams Charania.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Knicks' latest offer to the Jazz for Donovan Mitchell:</p>
<p>– Evan Fournier<br>– Obi Toppin<br>– Additional salary <br>– 2 unprotected first-round draft picks (5 total)</p>
<p>The Jazz declined.</p>
<p>(via <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/23/3-things-knicks-fans-love-2022-23-schedule/"https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>@ShamsCharania) <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/23/3-things-knicks-fans-love-2022-23-schedule/"https://t.co/3W4sglusue">pic.twitter.com/3W4sglusue
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<p>The NBA’s scheduling isn’t a coincidence for just the Knicks. Marquee matchups and returns to old teams have become a hot commodity in the league. For example, Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face the Utah Jazz within the first few days of the new season.</p>
<p>The NBA now has an entire week dedicated to rivalries across the league called Rivals Week, which includes the Knicks facing off in a Battle of the Boroughs matchup versus the Nets in late January.</p>
<p>Whatever way it shall unfold regarding a Donovan Mitchell deal, there will be some interesting and exciting storylines for when the Knicks face off against the Jazz in their two matchups this season.</p>
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<h3>2. Getting the Knicks’ West Coast road trip out of the way early</h3>
<p>Starting on Nov. 15, the Knicks are scheduled to play a few games out West. In recent years, it wasn’t until the end of the season when New York would head out there. By getting it out of the way early, the Knicks will have the rest of the season to get themselves together.</p>
<p>Last season, the Knicks were six games under .500 when they headed West. Heading back to the Garden having won just one of the five games, it sunk the nail in the coffin for New York’s chances at the playoffs.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dating back to their West Coast road trip, the Knicks have been outscored by 74 points in the fourth quarter and overtime over their last six games (193-119).</p>
<p>They've shot below 30% from the field and 18% from the field three-point range<a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/23/3-things-knicks-fans-love-2022-23-schedule/"https://t.co/0MgNIMTspS">https://t.co/0MgNIMTspS
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<p>Having this slate of games early on is good for two reasons. The first is that the Knicks’ schedule does not have another long road trip out to the West Coast, so travel won’t be a huge issue following this road trip.</p>
<p>And the second is that most teams are still getting themselves together early in the season, especially in November. The Knicks’ schedule could allow them to capitalize and steal some games early on.</p>
<p>Changing time zones can be frustrating for a minimal amount of time on the West Coast, but it’s good to get these games out the way early for New York.</p>
<p>If it doesn’t work in their favor, it’s only November and with a less difficult schedule going forward, the Orange and Blue will do just fine.</p>
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<h3>3. Potential history at MSG against the Knicks</h3>
<p>Last season, we saw now four-time NBA Champion Steph Curry break the all-time record for <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/23/3-things-knicks-fans-love-2022-23-schedule/"https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/stephen-curry-breaks-ray-allens-all-time-3-point-record-at-madison-square-garden-in-warriors-win-over-knicks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">most three-pointers</a> in an NBA career during the Warriors’ game at Madison Square Garden.</p>
<p>Curry surpassed former record holder Ray Allen with a step-back three from the right wing. What made the moment even more special is that the record was broken in the confines of MSG.</p>
<p>While it may not be a Knicks record, as a fan of basketball and the NBA, you have to appreciate the greatness of these players.</p>
<p>The Knicks’ schedule could line them up for a similar scenario to last season when the Lakers come to visit the Garden on Jan. 31, 2023. LeBron James has undoubtedly had a great career and could put the icing on the cake in his 20th year in the league. In recent years, James has continued his scoring tear, moving up the ranks of the NBA All-Time Scoring List.</p>
<p>As it stands today, James is second overall on this list, trailing NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar by a<a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/08/23/3-things-knicks-fans-love-2022-23-schedule/"https://www.nba.com/stats/alltime-leaders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> mere 1,325 points</a>.</p>
<p>Since his rookie year, LeBron has never averaged under 25 points per game. If he were to keep that up this coming season, there’s a chance that he would surpass Kareem in January. With the Knicks scheduled against the Lakers at MSG at the end of January, everything points to another historic record being broken at The World’s Most Famous Arena.</p>
<p>From the Knicks’ perspective, it’s a great moment for all fans of the sport to witness.</p>
<p>But heading into the All-Star break, this could give New York some fire to finish out the season strong after seeing a player like LeBron find success time and time again throughout his career.</p>
<p>With an intriguing Knicks schedule, it will be a season to remember in many different regards. With new and returning faces on the squad, the hope is that New York will be able to return to title contention above everything.</p>
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