New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson has insisted that his team should not be panicking after their poor start to the season.

The Knicks have lost five straight games and are 3-9 for the season after Saturday's loss to the Washington Wizards.

"Panic word shouldn't even be an issue," Woodson said, according to ESPN.

"The issue is how can we come together as a group and figure out how to play consistent basketball for 48 minutes."

New York entered the season with championship aspirations but are currently just one game ahead of the bottom of the Eastern Conference.