Basketball
New York Knicks projected depth chart for 2024-25 season
The New York Knicks enter the 2024-25 season with championship aspirations after an eventful offseason that saw dramatic roster changes in free agency and the trade market.
The front office acquired Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 2 for a package including Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. The team also picked up Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets for Bojan Bogdanovic and several unprotected first-round picks.
Among the other moves the team made included signing Cameron Payne and Landry Shamet in free agency. The team also selected Pacôme Dadiet (No. 25 pick), Tyler Kolek (No. 34 pick) and Kevin McCullar Jr. (No. 56 pick) in the NBA draft.
With the preseason in progress, Rookie Wire looked at where the Knicks’ depth chart stands and projected the starters and backup players for the upcoming season.
PG
- Jalen Brunson: $24,960,001
- Cam Payne: $2,087,519
- Tyler Kolek: $2,087,519
SG
- Mikal Bridges: $23,300,000
- Miles McBride: $4,710,144
- Landry Shamet: T.B.D.
SF
- Josh Hart: $18,144,000
- Pacôme Dadiet: $1,808,080
PF
- OG Anunoby: $36,637,932
- Precious Achiuwa: $6,000,000
C
- Karl-Anthony Towns: $49,205,800
- Mitchell Robinson: $14,318,182
- Jericho Sims: $2,092,344
Two-Way Contract
- Ariel Hukporti
- Kevin McCullar Jr.
- Jacob Toppin
Knicks salary information via Spotrac