Overview

• The Knicks face an Oct. 18 cutoff to set their 2025–26 roster and can waive non‑guaranteed contracts before then without a cap hit.
• Landry Shamet, Malcolm Brogdon, and Garrison Mathews are vying for limited spots, creating pressure to clear space or part with younger players.
• League sources say New York has received “worthwhile” offers for Miles McBride, the only young Knick drawing meaningful trade interest.
• Team preference is to retain McBride and consider a move only if a future extension appears unlikely, reflecting the front office’s extend‑or‑trade pattern.
• Executives describe likely outcomes as modest‑return trades of Pacôme Dadiet or Tyler Kolek to preserve veteran depth, with a Dadiet deal offering better in‑season signing flexibility under second‑apron constraints.