Dink Pate is now on the New York Knicks' roster, moving from free agency where he held no NBA roster spot. The 20-year-old rookie guard's addition pushes the Knicks' roster to 19 players, with his contract not yet on file.
The move
Dink Pate, a 20-year-old guard entering his rookie season, is now on the New York Knicks' roster. He had been in free agency with no roster spot before the move. The Knicks' official roster confirms the addition as of Saturday, Oct. 17. No report preceded the move; it was detected directly from the roster, not from a prior transaction report.
The money
Pate's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day, so his cap hit and contract length are not announced. The Knicks carry a payroll of $227.7 million across 17 contracts for 2026-27, over the second apron. New York's cap number sits against a $165.0 million salary cap, a $200.4 million tax line, a $209.0 million first apron and a $221.7 million second apron.
The fit
Pate did not play in the NBA last season. He joins a Knicks backcourt led by Jalen Brunson, who averaged 35.0 minutes and 26.0 points last season, alongside Mikal Bridges at 32.8 minutes and 14.4 points and Miles McBride at 26.3 minutes and 12.0 points. Landry Shamet logged 23.0 minutes and 9.3 points off the bench. The addition brings New York's roster to 19 players, above the standard 15-man limit under the three two-way slots.
Did Dink Pate play in the NBA last season?
No. He has no NBA line from last season.
What is Dink Pate's contract with the Knicks?
It is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
How many players are on the Knicks' roster now?
19, above the standard 15-man limit, including three two-way players.
Was there a report before this move?
None is logged. The move was detected directly from the official roster.