Kevin Knox II is off the Orlando Magic roster as of Sunday, October 18, per the official roster. No report preceded the move.
The move
Kevin Knox II, a 27-year-old forward in his seventh season, leaves the Orlando Magic roster. The move was detected from the official roster on Sunday, October 18. No injury report or other report preceded it; none is logged for this transaction.
The money
Knox's contract is not on file yet, since public salary data can lag a signing or departure by a day. Orlando's payroll stands at $223.3 million across 16 contracts for 2026-27, over the second apron. The 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.
The fit
Knox has no NBA line from last season on record. Orlando's rotation at forward last season ran through Paolo Banchero at 34.7 minutes and 22.2 points, Franz Wagner at 30.0 minutes and 20.6 points, and Tristan da Silva at 24.7 minutes and 9.9 points. The Magic now carry 17 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Was Kevin Knox II traded or released?
Not announced. The move was detected from the official roster, not from a trade or waiver report.
Does Kevin Knox II have a new contract on file?
Not yet. Public salary data can lag a signing or departure by a day.
How far is Orlando over the cap?
Orlando's payroll is $223.3 million across 16 contracts for 2026-27, above the second apron of $221.7 million.