Overview
- Josh Hart warned that roster changes are likely after New York’s season ended with a 125-108 Game 6 loss to the Pacers on May 31.
- Coach Tom Thibodeau described the period ahead as a “big offseason,” highlighting plans for the draft, free agency, trades and player development.
- The team’s core—Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson and Miles McBride—is under contract for 2025-26.
- With a projected $194 million payroll bumping up against salary-cap restrictions, the Knicks have only a $5.7 million taxpayer midlevel exception for additional signings.
- Holding the 50th pick in the draft, New York faces a steep challenge finding late-round talent capable of contributing in Coach Thibodeau’s rotation.