via Arthur Staple tweets,

As for Barclays Center attendance, it hasn't been good. Nassau Coliseum attendance wasn't good either. Lots of reasons for both...

.. But those who say this was a move to boost attendance are simply wrong. It was a desperation move, plain and simple.

Also a move that alienated some long-time fans in a very small, passionate fan base. So here we are. We'll see if it improves as season goes