1996-97 New York Knicks Transactions

Record: 57-25, Finished 2nd in NBA Atlantic Division

Coach: Jeff Van Gundy (57-25)

Executive: Ernie Grunfeld

PTS/G: 95.4 (19th of 29) Opp PTS/G: 92.2 (5th of 29)

SRS: 3.31 (10th of 29) Pace: 90.5 (15th of 29)

Off Rtg: 104.4 (25th of 29) Def Rtg: 101.0 (2nd of 29) Net Rtg: +3.4 (10th of 29)

Expected W-L: 50-32 (10th of 29)

Preseason Odds: Championship +800, Over-Under 51.0

Arena: Madison Square Garden (IV) Attendance: 790,520 (5th of 29)

NBA 1997 Playoffs:
Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (3-0) versus Charlotte Hornets (Series Stats)
Lost NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (3-4) versus Miami Heat (Series Stats)

Transactions listed are from July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997

Transactions

July 14, 1996
Signed Allan Houston as a free agent.

Signed Chris Childs as a free agent.

Released Ron Grandison.

Released Derek Harper.

Released Gary Grant.

Released J.R. Reid.

Traded Brad Lohaus and Anthony Mason to the Charlotte Hornets for Larry Johnson.
July 24, 1996
Traded Hubert Davis to the Toronto Raptors for a 1997 1st round draft pick (John Thomas was later selected).
July 26, 1996
Signed Buck Williams as a free agent.
September 4, 1996
Signed Herb Williams as a free agent.
October 2, 1996
Signed Eric Leckner as a free agent.

Signed Chris Jent as a free agent.
October 14, 1996
Signed Scott Brooks as a free agent.
January 6, 1997
Waived Chris Jent.

Waived Eric Leckner.
June 25, 1997
Drafted John Thomas in the 1st round (25th pick) of the 1997 NBA Draft.