Forward Toby Okani is on the New York Knicks' roster as of Wednesday, Sept. 16, per the team's official roster. No report preceded the move, and his contract is not on file yet.
The move
Toby Okani, a 24-year-old forward, joins the New York Knicks from free agency, having been on no roster before. The move was detected from the official roster on Wednesday, Sept. 16. No transaction report preceded it; nothing is logged tying the addition to a specific report or source. The Knicks have not announced further details.
The money
Okani's cap hit and contract length are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day. The Knicks carry a payroll of $217.9 million across 13 contracts for 2026-27, over the first apron. That sits above the $165.0 million salary cap, the $200.4 million luxury-tax line, the $209.0 million first apron and the $221.7 million second apron.
The fit
Last season, Okani played six games, averaging 36.2 minutes, 10.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 assist. At forward, New York's rotation last season was led by OG Anunoby at 33.2 minutes and 16.7 points and Mikal Bridges at 32.8 minutes and 14.4 points, with Karl-Anthony Towns logging 31.0 minutes and 20.1 points. The Knicks' roster now stands at 22 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Is Toby Okani's contract known?
Not yet. Terms are not on file; public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
Did a report precede the move?
No report is logged as preceding Okani joining the roster.
How many players are on the Knicks' roster now?
22, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Are the Knicks over the luxury tax?
Yes. Their $217.9 million payroll across 13 contracts is over the first apron, above the $200.4 million tax line.