Ochai Agbaji is no longer on the Knicks' roster, according to the team's official roster as of Friday, Oct. 16. The move followed a Thursday report from Hoopsrumors that mentioned him among several Knicks notes, though no confidence level was given for that report.
The move
Agbaji, a 26-year-old guard in his fourth season, leaves the Knicks' roster. The move was detected from the official roster on Friday, Oct. 16, with no new club listed for him. It came a day after Hoopsrumors reported on him Thursday, Oct. 15, in a story titled "Knicks Notes: Brown, Wiseman, Brunson, Towns, Hart." That report's confidence level is not announced.
The money
Agbaji's contract for 2026-27 is on file at $2.4 million. The Knicks' payroll stands at $227.7 million across 17 contracts for 2026-27, which is over the second apron. The league cap for the season 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.
The fit
Agbaji played 62 games last season, averaging 15.7 minutes, 5.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists. New York's backcourt last season was led by Jalen Brunson at 35.0 minutes and 26.0 points, with Mikal Bridges at 32.8 minutes and 14.4 points, Josh Hart at 30.2 minutes and 12.0 points, and Miles McBride at 26.3 minutes and 12.0 points. The roster now carries 18 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Why did Ochai Agbaji leave the Knicks' roster?
The move was detected from the official roster on Friday, Oct. 16. No further reason is announced.
What is Agbaji's contract for 2026-27?
He is on file for $2.4 million in 2026-27.
Where do the Knicks stand against the salary cap?
New York's payroll is $227.7 million across 17 contracts for 2026-27, over the second apron of $221.7 million. The cap is $165.0 million, the tax line is $200.4 million and the first apron is $209.0 million.
What was Agbaji's line last season?
In 2025-26 he played 62 games, averaging 15.7 minutes, 5.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists.