# Knicks battle for final roster spot

> Knicks sign five players for final roster spot competition.
- Title: Knicks battle for final roster spot · New York Post | Shortify
- Summary: Knicks sign five players for final roster spot competition. Knicks signed five nonguaranteed players to compete for the final roster spot before the season…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/sports/knicks-battle-for-the-final-roster-spot-is-on-after-signings
- Published: 2026-09-17T00:30:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: knicks, nba, roster spot, exhibit 9, nonguaranteed, training camp, news, entertainment
## Knicks sign five players
The Knicks signed John Konchar, Drew Eubanks, Bruce Brown, Ochai Agbaji, and James Wiseman on Wednesday.
## All five deals are nonguaranteed
All five signings are nonguaranteed Exhibit 9 deals, meaning they are training camp tryouts.
## Knicks at 13 standard contracts
The Knicks currently have 13 standard NBA contracts, one under the required 14.
## One more spot needed
They need one more standard contract to stay under the second apron, but can only afford 15 players with a cap-shedding move.
## Final spot competition
The winner will convert to a standard contract ahead of the season, though it doesn't have to be guaranteed.
## Key takeaway

Knicks signed five nonguaranteed players to compete for the final roster spot before the season starts.