What happened
The Knicks are trying to fit Bruce Brown and James Wiseman onto the roster while staying under the second apron, after already carrying 13 players on standard deals and two open spots. Ian Begley is cited as viewing Wiseman as the likelier keeper, while Pacome Dadiet and Tyler Ko
The piece says New York could keep both players without trading anyone if it later sheds salary, or by cutting one before late November so the non-guaranteed money stays low enough. If the club finishes the season above the second apron, it would face the tougher league penalties
This affects the Knicks’ last roster spot and whether they need to move a standard-contract player before Opening Night. If they try to keep both, the team must manage deadlines and cap space carefully to avoid locking itself into second-apron restrictions.
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Original reporting: The Knicks don’t have to trade anyone to keep James Wiseman and Bruce Brown — Yahoo Sports ↗