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Knicks Waive 16 Players Ahead of Season Opener
Knicks face roster dilemma after waiving 16 players as Wiseman and Brown compete for spot.
In brief
Knicks face roster dilemma after waiving 16 players as Wiseman and Brown compete for spot. Knicks must decide whether to keep James Wiseman or Bruce Brown after Eubanks' injury, risking a trade to stay under salary rules. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
NBA Roster Cuts
Sixteen players were waived across the NBA on Thursday, October 15, as teams moved closer to opening night.
Knicks Make Three Cuts
The Knicks waived Ochai Agbaji, Tony Bradley and Drew Eubanks.
Eubanks' Injury Complicates Plans
Eubanks suffered a torn pectoral muscle during the October 13 preseason game against the Toronto Raptors.
Wiseman's Strong Preseason Performance
Wiseman started the game and finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds in 24 minutes.
Brown's Veteran Experience
Brown recorded five points, four rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes against Toronto.
Financial Trade Requirement
The Knicks would need to trade a player on a standard contract without taking salary back to keep both Wiseman and Brown.
Exhibit 10 Deals for Development
Players like David Muoka and Ben Humrichous used Exhibit 10 deals to continue development with G League affiliates.
Roster Rules Challenge
Teams must trim down to a maximum of 15 standard NBA contracts with up to three two-way players.
Knicks' Final Decision
The Knicks may have to make one more difficult decision before the season begins.
Here's the gist
Knicks must decide whether to keep James Wiseman or Bruce Brown after Eubanks' injury, risking a trade to stay under salary rules.
