Toby Okani, a 24-year-old forward with one season of experience, is now on the New York Knicks roster as of Wednesday, Sep. 30, per the team's official roster. No report preceded the move, and his contract terms are not on file yet.
The move
Okani goes from free agency, with no roster spot, to the New York Knicks. The move was detected from the official roster on Wednesday, Sep. 30. No report preceded the addition; none is logged for this transaction. Okani is 24 years old, lists as a forward, and enters his second professional season with one season of experience behind him.
The money
Okani's cap hit and contract length are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day. The Knicks carry $230.2 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, over the second apron. The cap is set 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
In 2025-26, Okani played 6 games, averaging 36.2 minutes, 10.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 assist. He joins a Knicks frontcourt where last season OG Anunoby logged 33.2 minutes and 16.7 points, Mikal Bridges 32.8 minutes and 14.4 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns 31.0 minutes and 20.1 points. New York now carries 24 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way spots.
What are the terms of Okani's contract with the Knicks?
Not announced. His cap hit and contract length are not on file yet.
Did a report precede Okani joining the Knicks?
No report is logged ahead of the move. It was detected from the official roster on Wednesday, Sep. 30.
How did Okani perform last season?
In 2025-26 he played 6 games, averaging 36.2 minutes, 10.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 assist.