1980-81 New York Knicks Transactions

Record: 50-32, Finished 3rd in NBA Atlantic Division (Schedule and Results)
Coach: Red Holzman (50-32)

PTS/G: 107.9 (12th of 23) ▪ Opp PTS/G: 106.3 (9th of 23)
SRS: 2.00 (8th of 23) ▪ Pace: 101.0 (12th of 23)
Off Rtg: 106.0 (12th of 23) ▪ Def Rtg: 104.4 (8th of 23)
Expected W-L: 45-37 (8th of 23)

Arena: Madison Square Garden (IV) ▪ Attendance: 546,441 (3rd of 23)

Playoffs:
Lost NBA Eastern Conference First Round (2-0) versus Chicago Bulls

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Transactions listed are from July 1, 1980 to June 30, 1981.
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September 25, 1980

As part of a 3-team trade, the New York Knicks traded Joe Meriweather and a 1981 1st round draft pick (Steve Johnson) to the Kansas City Kings; the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Campy Russell to the New York Knicks; and the Kansas City Kings traded Bill Robinzine to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

October 9, 1980

Waived Marc Iavaroni.

January 30, 1981

Signed Kurt Rambis to a 10-day contract.

May 20, 1981

Traded a 1981 1st round draft pick (Kevin Loder) to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Randy Smith.

June 9, 1981

Drafted Greg Cook in the 2nd round (40th pick) of the 1981 NBA Draft.

Drafted Frank Brickowski in the 3rd round (57th pick) of the 1981 NBA Draft.

Drafted Wayne McKoy in the 3rd round (63rd pick) of the 1981 NBA Draft.