Knicks plan to remain under second apron for 2026-27 NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The New York Knicks are preparing to stay under the second apron for the 2026-27 season as they enter the offseason following their championship victory. With free agency set to begin on June 30, the team faces challenges in retaining key players, including Mitchell Robinson, who will become a free agent. Owner James Dolan has emphasized the need to avoid exceeding the salary cap's second apron, which could significantly alter the team's roster. The Knicks are expected to offer contracts of around $5-6 million to certain veterans but will need to navigate a tight financial to maintain their championship core.
- •Knicks celebrate championship and enter crucial offseason.
- •Free agency negotiations open June 30; signings start July 6.
- •Mitchell Robinson and other key players become free agents.
- •Owner James Dolan stresses avoiding the second apron.
- •Salary constraints could lead to roster changes.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks operating as if they're going to stay under second apron for 2026-27 NBA season
"With the Knicks championship celebration in the rearview, the team enters the 2026 offseason with lots of work to do.
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