The New York Knicks are reportedly trying to keep both Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet on the roster to start the 2025-26 season. One way or another, this desire is going to determine Tyler Kolek's future with the team.
With just $3.7 million separating them from the second apron, the Knicks do not have enough room to guarantee two veteran minimum contracts. Each deal would be on their cap sheet for $2.3 million apiece, bringing the total raw salary to $4.6 million.
This makes a cost-cutting move inevitable if New York is serious about retaining both Brogdon and Shamet.