Mitchell Mascari is off the New York Knicks roster, per Wednesday's official roster. No report preceded the move.
The move
Mitchell Mascari, a 26-year-old rookie guard, is off the New York Knicks roster as of Wednesday, September 16, according to the official roster. No move away from New York had been reported ahead of the transaction, and no source or confidence level is on file for it. Where he goes next is not announced.
The money
Mascari's contract is 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, which puts them over the first apron. The league cap sits 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
Mascari has no NBA line from last season. The Knicks' backcourt minutes last season ran through Jalen Brunson at 35.0 minutes and 26.0 points, Mikal Bridges at 32.8 minutes and 14.4 points, Josh Hart at 30.2 minutes and 12.0 points, and Miles McBride at 26.3 minutes and 12.0 points. New York's roster stands at 22 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way spots.
Why is Mitchell Mascari off the Knicks roster?
It is not announced. No report preceded the move; it was detected from Wednesday's official roster.
What is Mascari's contract worth?
Not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
Where do the Knicks stand financially for 2026-27?
Payroll is $217.9 million across 13 contracts, over the first apron. The cap is $165.0 million, the tax line $200.4 million, the first apron $209.0 million, and the second apron $221.7 million.
How big is the Knicks roster right now?
22 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way spots.