Toby Okani is off the New York Knicks' roster, a move detected from the official roster check on Wednesday, Sept. 30. No contract for him is on file yet, and no injury report preceded the move.
The move
Toby Okani, 24, is no longer on the New York Knicks' roster. The move was picked up from the official roster on Wednesday, Sept. 30, when his name was no longer listed. No injury report preceded it. Okani, who has one season of NBA experience, played that lone season with New York in 2025-26. No destination for him is announced.
The money
Okani's contract is 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 salary cap for 2026-27 is set 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.
The fit
In 2025-26, Okani appeared in 6 games for New York, averaging 36.2 minutes, 10.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 assist. At forward and nearby frontcourt spots last season, the Knicks leaned on OG Anunoby (33.2 minutes, 16.7 points), Karl-Anthony Towns (31.0 minutes, 20.1 points) and Mitchell Robinson (19.6 minutes, 5.7 points). New York's roster now stands at 21 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Why did Toby Okani leave the Knicks' roster?
The move was detected from the official roster on Wednesday, Sept. 30. No injury report preceded it, and no reason is announced.
Does Toby Okani have a contract on file?
Not yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
Where do the Knicks stand against the salary cap for 2026-27?
New York carries $230.2 million across 18 contracts, over the second apron. The cap is $165.0 million, the tax line is $200.4 million, the first apron is $209.0 million and the second apron is $221.7 million.