What happened
The Knicks waived Bruce Brown on Saturday after they could not complete a trade to open room while staying below the second apron, ending their plan to keep both Brown and James Wiseman on standard deals for opening night.
Wiseman is now positioned for the final roster spot after a preseason in which he played four games, posted 32 points and 17 rebounds, and outplayed other center candidates such as Drew Eubanks and Tony Bradley.
This changes New York’s opening rotation picture by removing one bubble guard and leaving the last standard-contract decision centered on Wiseman. The club could still revisit Brown later, but he will not be on the roster for the opener.
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Original reporting: Knicks waive Bruce Brown, expected to sign James Wiseman for final roster spot — Yahoo Sports ↗