New York Knicks fire coach Derek Fisher

Derek Fisher has been fired by the New York Knicks, the team announced on Monday.

Fisher's firing comes in the week of NBA All-Star break, which begins on Friday. He has led the Knicks to a 23-31 record, which is the fourth-worst in the Eastern Conference.

The team has been struggling lately, losing its last five and going 1-9 in the last 10 games. Fisher took some of the blame for the team's rough starts after Sunday's loss against the Denver Nuggets.

"I'll take some responsibility for it - whatever is or isn't happening - so that we're ready to play right at the tip-off," he said.

The former NBA player took over as head coach of the Knicks in 2014 and went 17-65 in his first season. He has a 40-96 combined record in his time with New York.

Kurt Rambis will serve as the interim coach.