Bruce Brown is off the New York Knicks roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18. A report a day earlier said the Knicks had placed him on waivers.
The move
Bruce Brown, a 30-year-old guard-forward in his eighth season, leaves the New York Knicks roster, confirmed Sunday, Oct. 18 by the official roster. The move follows a Saturday, Oct. 17 report from HoopsRumors headlined "Knicks Place Bruce Brown On Waivers," carrying 45% confidence. Brown is not on another team's roster; his status going forward is not announced.
The money
Brown's contract on file runs through 2026-27 at $2.4 million. The Knicks carry a payroll of $227.7 million across 17 contracts for 2026-27, which puts the team over the second apron. The league's figures for the season are 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
Brown played all 82 games last season, averaging 24.4 minutes, 7.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists. The Knicks' guards and wings last season were led by Jalen Brunson at 35.0 minutes and 26.0 points, OG Anunoby at 33.2 minutes and 16.7 points, Mikal Bridges at 32.8 minutes and 14.4 points, and Josh Hart at 30.2 minutes and 12.0 points, with Miles McBride and Landry Shamet also in the backcourt mix. New York's roster now sits at 17 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way slots.
Is Bruce Brown on another team's roster?
Not announced.
Why is Brown off the Knicks roster?
The official roster shows the move as of Sunday, Oct. 18. A Saturday, Oct. 17 HoopsRumors report, carrying 45% confidence, said the Knicks had placed him on waivers.
What was Brown's contract status?
His contract on file covers 2026-27 at $2.4 million.
How does this affect the Knicks' cap situation?
New York carries a payroll of $227.7 million across 17 contracts for 2026-27, above the $221.7 million second apron, with a $165.0 million cap, $200.4 million tax line and $209.0 million first apron.