"Mike D'Antoni's debut as Knicks head coach will be Wednesday, Oct. 29 when the Knicks host Eastern Conference rival Miami at Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks' home schedule is highlighted by a Jan. 21 visit by Phoenix, D'Antoni's former team; Nov. 5 and March 7 games against Charlotte and former Knicks coach Larry Brown; Jan. 4 and Feb. 6 visits by the champion Boston Celtics, and a Feb. 2 matchup with the Western Conference champion L.A. Lakers.

The Chicago Bulls and No. 1 overall pick Derrick Rose make their only visit Monday, Jan. 19 for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day game."