The Knicks waived Liam Robbins on September 18, tightening a training-camp field already reshaped by five non-guaranteed signings this week. ESPN and the New York Post reported New York paused ticket sales after a pricing error, with refunds on the way, as camp opens under a payroll bill of $217.9M.
Robbins Cut Loose
New York waived center Liam Robbins on September 18, days after stacking camp with five non-guaranteed signings: Bruce Brown, Drew Eubanks, Ochai Agbaji, James Wiseman and John Konchar. Hoops Rumors confirmed the cut. The competition for the last bench spots keeps churning before a single preseason snap.
Ticket Office Stumbles
ESPN and the New York Post reported that the Knicks suspended ticket sales after an error sent prices soaring, with refunds promised for anyone who bought at the wrong number. It's an awkward footnote for a franchise still selling out a championship summer.
Wrist Watch
Jalen Brunson is day-to-day with a wrist injury, with an estimated return of October 1. Mohamed Diawara shares that same target date, working back from a finger issue. Both marks land five days before the preseason opener against the 76ers.
Camp To Opener
New York opens the preseason October 5 against the 76ers, then hosts Washington and Minnesota before a road trip to Toronto. The regular season starts October 20 against the 76ers, broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
Bottom Line
The payroll sits at $217.9M, well past the $200.4M tax line, leaving little room to add once games start counting. Every camp cut and ticket headline is noise next to the real question: can this roster defend what it won.
Why did the Knicks waive Liam Robbins?
New York cut him loose on September 18 as it trims a training-camp roster crowded by this week's five non-guaranteed signings. No further explanation was given for the move.
Is Jalen Brunson healthy for camp?
He's listed day-to-day with a wrist injury and an estimated return date of October 1, putting him on track before the preseason opener October 5 against the 76ers.
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