Liam Robbins is off the New York Knicks roster as of Thursday, Sep 17, per the official roster. The move follows a Thursday, Sep 17 report from hoopsrumors that the Knicks waived him, with no confidence figure given.
The move
Liam Robbins, a 27-year-old center with one season of NBA experience, is off the New York Knicks roster as of Thursday, Sep 17, according to the official roster. The move follows a report from the same day, Thursday, Sep 17, from hoopsrumors headlined "Knicks Waive Liam Robbins," though no confidence figure was given for that report. He leaves the roster, with no new team announced.
The money
Robbins' contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day, so his cap hit and any years are not available. The Knicks carry a payroll of $217.9M across 13 contracts for 2026-27, which puts them over the first apron. The league cap is set at $165.0M, the tax line at $200.4M, the first apron at $209.0M and the second apron at $221.7M for the season.
The fit
Robbins has no NBA line from last season. At center, the Knicks leaned on Karl-Anthony Towns, who averaged 31.0 minutes and 20.1 points, and Mitchell Robinson, who played 19.6 minutes and scored 5.7 points per game. With Robbins off the roster, New York carries 21 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots. The frontcourt rotation also included Josh Hart at 30.2 minutes and 12.0 points, giving the Knicks depth beyond the center spot.
Is Liam Robbins still on the Knicks roster?
No. The official roster as of Thursday, Sep 17 shows Robbins off the roster.
What led to the move?
hoopsrumors reported on Thursday, Sep 17 that the Knicks waived Robbins; no confidence figure was given for that report.
What is Robbins' new contract?
Not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
How many players are on the Knicks roster now?
21, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way slots.