Capmath

2026-27, live from the books

New York Knicks cap questions

Do the New York Knicks have cap space in 2026-27?No. The Knicks are $55.9M over the $165.0M salary cap for 2026-27 on payroll, before free-agent holds.
Are the New York Knicks in the luxury tax in 2026-27?Yes. The Knicks owe an estimated $45.5M luxury-tax bill for 2026-27, sitting $20.4M into the tax.
Are the New York Knicks over the apron in 2026-27?Yes. The Knicks are $11.8M over the first apron for 2026-27, with $824K of room before the second.
Do the New York Knicks have the mid-level exception in 2026-27?Only the small one. Over the first apron, the Knicks are limited to the taxpayer mid-level: $6.1M for 2026-27.
Can the New York Knicks sign a max free agent in 2026-27?Not through free agency. The Knicks have no cap space for 2026-27, and outside free agents can only sign for the max using cap space.
Who are the New York Knicks free agents in 2026-27?The Knicks have 3 free agents carrying cap holds for 2026-27, led by Kevin McCullar Jr., Jaden Akins, Tyler Nickel.
What draft picks do the New York Knicks have?The Knicks control 4 first-round and 13 second-round picks through the 2033 draft, with 1 tied up in swap rights.