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Where the Knicks’ Roster, Contracts Stand After Last-Minute Tweaks

The New York Knicks are less than a week away from their opening preseason game of the new season. They’ll be bringing along 21 players along for the ride, and here’s how things break down based on the type of contracts they have after Wednesday saw a flurry of moves made by the Knicks.

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Dumping Deuce Not Advised

Seasoned Knicks fans have doctorate degrees in roster construction, with a primary focus on asset management. For over a decade, we spent countless hours discussing expiring contracts, tracking picks, and praying the day would come when all the “futures thinking” translated into a legitimate championship window.

New York Knicks News / HITC / October 1

Mike Brown explains new roles for Karl Anthony-Towns and OG Anunoby in the Knicks offense

The New York Knicks will have a target on their back this season as the defending champions, but head coach Mike Brown is ready with plans of his own. The New York Knicks won the NBA championship thanks to their elite roster and incredible teamwork.

New York Knicks News / Netflix Junkie / October 1

Anne Hathaway Is Ready to Sacrifice a Second Oscar for New York Knicks, Here’s Why

Anne Hathaway has been the flood that has taken over timelines, billboards, and theatres. One look at the star's Instagram bio and the level of busy she is becomes tremendously clear.

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Karl-Anthony Towns News / Hoops Wire / October 1

Knicks apparently have $76 million problem with Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns is eligible for a four-year, $276 million extension from the Knicks. The Knicks seem to have another number in mind. A much smaller one.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / October 1

Isiah Thomas Makes Knicks Comeback With Major Appointment as Connection With Owner James Dolan Comes to Light

Former New York Knicks head coach and team president Isiah Thomas is officially returning to the organization. This time in an executive capacity. As Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Karl-Anthony Towns’ wife Jordyn Woods fires message to haters, including Jimmy Butler, after NBA title

Karl-Anthony Towns’ wife, Jordyn Woods, is not holding back about how she feels about people who doubted the New York Knicks following their historic NBA title win.

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Mohamed Diawara's Knicks Pressure Just Turned Up a Notch

Landry Shamet wasn’t a big deal when the New York Knicks first signed him, a few weeks before training camp in 2024. It wasn't big news when he dislocated his right shoulder a month later, and again a year after that.

Miles McBride News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Miles McBride’s hilarious take on Knicks’ title ‘rekindling’ lost relationships

The New York Knicks snapped a 53-year championship drought this past season, and apparently the jubilation and fallout from their title run has had family members that haven’t spoken to each other in decades, rekindling their relationships.

John Konchar News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Knicks Terminate Contract of Long-Time NBA Veteran

The New York Knicks opened a pair of training camp roster spots on Wednesday when they placed swingman John Konchar on waivers, a move that ended Konchar’s brief and unfinished stay in New York before the preseason even had a chance to take shape, the team announced.

James Wiseman News / New York Knicks on SI / September 30

Early Signs Between Knicks, James Wiseman Are Hard to Ignore

The New York Knicks' initial signing of James Wiseman made a ton of sense given their center need. That said, at the time, Wiseman felt like a simple dart throw given his rocky NBA journey and the fact that he was brought in as part of a large tryout group.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reacts to Ben Stiller, Timothee Chalamet, Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan rallying around his dad during health emergency

Some of the New York Knicks’ celebrity fans, like Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, and Tracy Morgan, were there for Karl-Anthony Towns’ dad amid his health emergency.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

What Knicks’ Mike Brown said about visiting Donald Trump’s White House after NBA title

One of the burning questions of the offseason has been whether or not Mike Brown’s New York Knicks will visit Donald Trump’s White House in celebration of the team’s championship.

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

What Knicks’ Patrick Ewing texted Karl-Anthony Towns after emotional NBA championship moment

Long before the New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Championship with Karl-Anthony Towns as their starting center, another legendary center had come real close.

John Konchar News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Why Knicks just suddenly parted ways with intriguing free agent signing

The New York Knicks abruptly parted ways with veteran wing John Konchar on Wednesday, just 15 days after agreeing to a one-year training-camp deal. New York officially waived Konchar and center N’Faly Dante after opening camp with a 21-man roster.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Fadeaway World / September 30

Karl-Anthony Towns’ Father Takes Shot At Jimmy Butler After Knicks Championship

Karl-Anthony Towns has spent years facing questions about whether he was tough enough to win at the highest level. After the New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Championship, his father made sure one of his son’s most prominent former critics wasn’t forgotten.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Knicks waive John Konchar, sign Tony Bradley

The Knicks are doing some roster housekeeping as training camp gets underway. New York waived veteran wing John Konchar and center N’Faly Dante on Wednesday, then signed veteran big man Tony Bradley to an Exhibit 9 contract, the team announced.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30

Karl-Anthony Towns addressed his noticeable change in appearance

Karl-Anthony Towns surely isn’t loading up on carbs during the NBA offseason. The star NBA big man showed up to Monday’s Media Day looking so much slimmer than when he and the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals.

Mitchell Robinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Knicks add another center to training camp roster after Mitchell Robinson’s exit

The New York Knicks are continuing to reinforce their frontcourt after losing Mitchell Robinson. They have reportedly added veteran center Tony Bradley on an Exhibit 9 contract.

John Konchar News / Hoops Rumors / September 30

Knicks waive John Konchar, sign Tony Bradley

8:41 am: The Knicks have indeed signed Bradley to an Exhibit 9 contract, the team confirmed (via Twitter). A veteran center with eight years of NBA experience, the 28-year-old spent last season with Indiana and Atlanta, appearing in 41 games and averaging 4.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 11.0 minutes per night.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / September 30