Guard Kevin McCullar Jr. is no longer on the New York Knicks roster as of Saturday, Oct. 24. The move came a day after Michael Scotto reported that Dalton Knecht will sign a two-way deal with the club.
The move
Kevin McCullar Jr., a 25-year-old guard in his third year, leaves the New York Knicks. The official roster showed him gone on Saturday, Oct. 24. He is not on a roster now, and no destination is announced. The reason for the move is not announced. The day before, on Friday, Oct. 23, Michael Scotto reported that Dalton Knecht will sign a two-way deal with the Knicks. The report did not carry a confidence rating. The roster change followed it by one day.
The money
McCullar's contract is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a move by a day, so his cap hit and years are not available. The Knicks carry $220.4M across 14 contracts for 2026-27. That puts them over the first apron of $209.0M and $1.3M under the second apron of $221.7M. They are also over the tax line of $200.4M and well over the cap of $165.0M.
The fit
McCullar played 21 games last season and averaged 7.4 minutes, 2.4 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists. He was outside the main group. Jalen Brunson led the rotation at 35.0 minutes and 26.0 points. OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Miles McBride, Landry Shamet and Mitchell Robinson filled out the top eight. The roster stands at 16 players, within the standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way.
Where is Kevin McCullar Jr. now?
He is off the roster. No new team is announced.
Was McCullar traded or waived?
That is not announced. The official roster shows only that he left the Knicks.
Is the move tied to Dalton Knecht?
The Knicks' roster change came a day after Michael Scotto reported that Knecht will sign a two-way deal. No link between the two is announced.
How much did McCullar make?
His contract is not on file yet.