Circle February 9 on the calender, it will mark the first time Shaquille O’Neal invades The Garden as a member of the Heat, The Post has learned.

The Knicks’ schedule will be announced on NBA TV today at 2 p.m.

“I’m mad the Lakers even let him go,” said Knicks’ forward Tim Thomas, who pointed out the Knicks now will have to face O’Neal four times instead of twice as they did when he was with the Lakers.