N'Faly Dante is on the New York Knicks roster as of the official roster check on Sunday, Sep. 27. No injury report entry preceded the move, and his contract terms are not on file yet.
The move
Dante joins the Knicks from free agency, with no prior roster spot, as detected on the official roster on Sunday, Sep. 27. No injury report entry preceded the move; none is logged for this transaction. The 24-year-old center has two seasons of NBA experience already. New York's roster now carries 22 players, above the standard 15-man limit, using the three allowed two-way slots.
The money
Dante's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day. The Knicks carry $230.2 million in payroll across 18 contracts for 2026-27, over the second apron. The salary cap sits at $165.0 million, the luxury tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million. New York already operates above all four thresholds before any terms on Dante's deal are known.
The fit
Last season, Dante appeared in four games, averaging 3.9 minutes, 0.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.0 assists. He joins a Knicks frontcourt led by Karl-Anthony Towns, who played 31.0 minutes and scored 20.1 points a game last season, with Mitchell Robinson at center behind him at 19.6 minutes and 5.7 points. The backcourt and wings were anchored by Jalen Brunson (35.0 minutes, 26.0 points), OG Anunoby (33.2 minutes, 16.7 points), Mikal Bridges (32.8 minutes, 14.4 points) and Josh Hart (30.2 minutes, 12.0 points). New York's roster stands at 22 players.
What is N'Faly Dante's contract with the Knicks?
It is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
How does Dante fit into the Knicks' center rotation?
He appeared in four games last season, averaging 3.9 minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns led Knicks centers last season at 31.0 minutes and 20.1 points, with Mitchell Robinson behind him at 19.6 minutes and 5.7 points.
Where do the Knicks stand against the salary cap?
Their payroll is $230.2 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, above the second apron of $221.7 million. The cap is $165.0 million, the tax line is $200.4 million and the first apron is $209.0 million.