Knicks waive Bruce Brown, pave way for James Wiseman to get final roster spot
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Knicks have finalized their roster by waiving Bruce Brown, with center James Wiseman securing the 14th and final spot to stay under the NBA's second apron salary cap.
- A preseason competition among five veterans for the last roster spot narrowed down to Wiseman and Brown, with Wiseman favored due to the team's need for a third center behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond.
- The Knicks would have preferred to keep both players but have been unable to clear cap space through a trade; Brown is now free to sign elsewhere unless a trade is made.
- Wiseman, the No. 2 pick in the 2020 draft, aims to revive his career with the Knicks after limited play in recent years due to injury, filling the important role of third-string center following Ariel Hukporti's injury.
- Coach Mike Brown praised Wiseman's athleticism and potential, while Bruce Brown became a casualty of the NBA's apron system, which restricts spending on bench players and has made it difficult for mid-tier veterans to secure roles.
