1986–87 New York Knicks season

The 1986–87 NBA season was the Knicks' 41st season in the NBA and the last time they would miss the playoffs until their 2001-02 season.

With second-year center Patrick Ewing still struggling with injuries and after starting the season 4-12, head coach Hubie Brown was fired and Bob Hill took over for the rest of the season. Brown returned to coach the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2002-03 season. Bernard King, only able to play six games this year, was released at the end of the season, signing as a free agent with the Washington Bullets.

Season standings

 * z - clinched division title
 * y - clinched division title
 * x - clinched playoff spot