The New York Knicks’ final roster decision has put two very different NBA stories side by side. One is an unceremonious exit, and the other is a redemption.
James Wiseman is staying with the New York Knicks. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Knicks have decided to keep Wiseman over Bruce Brown, as the reigning NBA champions finalize their roster for the 2026-27 season.
With just days to go before the new season officially kicks off, the defending NBA champions have finally settled on their final roster. From last year, not much has changed for the Knicks, especially among the starters.
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
The New York Knicks waived guard Bruce Brown on Saturday. The veteran wing appeared in all 82 games for the Denver Nuggets last season, averaging 7.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 38.5% from 3-point range.
Tony Bradley is returning to the team where his NBA career began. The Jazz claimed the veteran center off waivers following his release by the Knicks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, via NBC Sports.
The Knicks wanted to keep Bruce Brown. They’re keeping James Wiseman instead, with the payroll leaving little room for both. New York announced Saturday that it waived Brown, putting Wiseman on track to claim the team’s 14th roster spot and serve as the third center behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond.
After exploring avenues to keep him on their roster entering the regular season, the Knicks have decided to waive veteran swingman Bruce Brown, officially announcing the transaction on social media (Twitter link).
The Jazz have claimed veteran center Tony Bradley off the waiver wire, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Bradley was cut by the Knicks on Thursday.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Fresh off their first championship in 53 years, the New York Knicks are already facing a massive roster crunch. It’s a bizarre spot for a defending champ, but that’s life when your starting five eats up almost $192 million, and you’re sweating under the second apron.
Joel Embiid is not interested in watching the New York Knicks officially being given their championship rings on opening night. The Philadelphia 76ers are set to take on the New York Knicks on opening night, which traditionally is the day NBA champions are given their rings.
As things stand, the New York Knicks probably can't keep James Wiseman and Bruce Brown. The organization has two open roster spots, but only one it can afford while staying under the second apron.
Things are getting pretty uncomfortable between Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks, and we’re talking about a team that literally just won the NBA championship.
The win-loss column during preseason games doesn't matter too much. Sure, it'd be nice to go undefeated, or at least over .500 during the exhibition games.
Jose Alvarado has had a rough go of things in four preseason games for the Knicks, shooting just 36.0%% (9-of-25) from the field and missing seven of his 10 three-point attempts.
The New York Knicks will enter the upcoming season with sky-high expectations following their 2026 NBA Finals victory over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
What I’m about to tell you might blow your mind. Hell, it might’ve blown my mind if I told myself this yesterday. The Knicks are currently facing a roster dilemma.
Karl-Anthony Towns contract extension talks with the New York Knicks were paused, to the dismay of the All-Star center. His performance this season will determine the final offer he gets. The Knicks have offered Towns a four-year $200 million contract extension, but he wants a maximum extension of $276 million.
The preseason is over, roster decisions are due, and as expected, the Knicks sound interested in adding both James Wiseman and Bruce Brown to the team.
The Knicks are trying to defend a championship and stay below the second tax apron. Pacome Dadiet could get caught between those priorities. New York is actively exploring trade talks involving the 21-year-old forward, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, as relayed by Heavy.
Karl-Anthony Towns is on some notable radars amid his uncertain situation with the New York Knicks. The Chicago Bulls and the LA Clippers are considered to be the two teams with the clearest path to landing the Knicks star center Towns if he hits the open market, Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reported Thursday.
After reporting earlier today that the Knicks are waiving injured center Drew Eubanks, Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link) confirms that the team has also decided to cut big man Tony Bradley and wing Ochai Agbaji.
A former six-time NBA All-Star is now pursuing a post-playing career that Shaquille O’Neal did, having described it as a ‘childhood dream’. Life after the NBA looks very different for various players.
Many would argue that the first step in defending your title is keeping everyone who helped get you there. Outside of big men Ariel Hukporti and Mitchell Robinson, the New York Knicks have done just that this summer.
The writing may be on the wall for one longtime New York Knicks player. Knicks guard Miles McBride is expected to be a candidate for trade this season, according to a report this week by veteran NBA writer Marc Stein.
The New York Knicks were engaged on multiple fronts all summer long with regard to contract extensions with their key contributors, but it appears that they are choosing to sit on the fence for now.