N'Faly Dante is off the New York Knicks roster, a move detected from the official roster on Wednesday, September 30. The center, 24, was in his second NBA season and his departure was not preceded by any logged report.
The move
N'Faly Dante is no longer on the Knicks roster. The change was picked up from the official roster on Wednesday, September 30. Dante, 24, a center with two seasons of experience, had been with New York. No report preceded this move; the departure is not announced beyond the roster change itself, and no destination is listed. He is now off the roster entirely.
The money
Dante's contract is not on file yet, since public salary data can lag a signing or departure by a day. The Knicks carry a payroll of $230.2 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, which puts them 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. New York remains well above every threshold.
The fit
Dante played sparingly last season, appearing in 4 games for 3.9 minutes a night with 0.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and no assists. At center, the Knicks leaned on Karl-Anthony Towns for 31.0 minutes and 20.1 points and Mitchell Robinson for 19.6 minutes and 5.7 points last season. New York now carries 21 players on its roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way spots.
Why did N'Faly Dante leave the Knicks roster?
The exact reason is not announced. The move was detected from the official roster on Wednesday, September 30, and no report preceded it.
Where is N'Faly Dante going?
His next destination is not announced. He is currently off the roster.
What was Dante's role with the Knicks?
He played a limited backup role at center, appearing in 4 games last season for 3.9 minutes per game, with 0.8 points and 1.8 rebounds.
How does this affect the Knicks' cap situation?
Dante's contract is not on file yet. The Knicks carry $230.2 million in payroll across 18 contracts for 2026-27, above the second apron of $221.7 million.