New York Knicks weigh free‑agency options as owner bars second‑apron spending

Knicks owner James Dolan indicated the franchise will avoid exceeding the NBA’s second‑apron salary‑cap threshold next season. The comment raises the likelihood that center Mitchell Robinson will enter unrestricted free agency and that the team will need cheaper replacements.

Analysts suggest several possible targets, including former first‑round pick Marvin Bagley III, former All‑Star rebounder Andre Drummond, versatile big man Jock Landale, veteran Al Horford, and younger options such as Yves Missi, Nick Richards, or a trade for a player like Derik Queen. The Knicks also face other free‑agent decisions involving six members of their championship squad, among them Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson, as they plan to stay under the cap while pursuing a repeat title run.