Drew Eubanks is off the New York Knicks' roster, according to the team's official roster as of Friday, Oct. 16. The 29-year-old forward-center, with eight seasons of experience, had been with New York before a Thursday report touched on the club.
The move
Drew Eubanks, a 29-year-old forward-center with eight seasons of experience, is off the New York Knicks' roster, according to the team's official roster as of Friday, Oct. 16. He leaves New York for no listed destination; his new status is simply off the roster. A report from Thursday, Oct. 15, "Knicks Notes: Brown, Wiseman, Brunson, Towns, Hart," via HoopsRumors, preceded the move. That report's confidence level is not announced.
The money
Eubanks' contract on file for 2026-27 lists a $2.4 million cap hit, with no further years on file. The Knicks carry a payroll of $227.7 million across 17 contracts for 2026-27, over the second apron. The NBA's 2026-27 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. New York's payroll sits above all four thresholds, including the second apron.
The fit
Last season, Eubanks appeared in 42 games for the Knicks, averaging 13.1 minutes, 5.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.5 assists. New York's frontcourt last season was anchored by Karl-Anthony Towns at 31.0 minutes and 20.1 points, with Mitchell Robinson adding 19.6 minutes and 5.7 points at center. The Knicks' roster now stands at 18 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way slots.
Why is Drew Eubanks off the Knicks roster?
The move was detected from New York's official roster as of Friday, Oct. 16. No trade or signing is announced.
What was Eubanks' contract?
His 2026-27 deal on file carried a $2.4 million cap hit, with no further years on file.
Where does Eubanks go next?
His next destination is not announced.