Jaden Akins is off the New York Knicks roster as of the team's official roster listing on Monday, September 28. The rookie guard had no preceding report logged ahead of the move.
The move
Jaden Akins is no longer on the New York Knicks roster, according to the team's official roster as of Monday, September 28. No report preceded the move; none is logged in the injury report tracker. Akins, a 23-year-old guard entering his rookie season, is now off the roster with no destination announced.
The money
Akins' contract terms are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or move by a day. The Knicks carry a payroll of $230.2 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, over the second apron. The league cap sits at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Akins has no NBA line from last season. The Knicks' backcourt and wing rotation last season was led by Jalen Brunson at 35.0 minutes and 26.0 points, OG Anunoby at 33.2 minutes and 16.7 points, Mikal Bridges at 32.8 minutes and 14.4 points, and Josh Hart at 30.2 minutes and 12.0 points, with Miles McBride adding 26.3 minutes and 12.0 points off the bench. New York's roster stands at 21 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way spots.
Why is Jaden Akins off the Knicks roster?
The move is not announced. It was detected from the team's official roster as of Monday, September 28, with no preceding report on file.
Where does Jaden Akins go next?
Not announced.
What is Jaden Akins' contract status?
Not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
How many players are on the Knicks roster now?
21 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way spots.