James Wiseman is being viewed as an early candidate who could fill the New York Knicks’ 14th roster spot.
There is now a key player favored to secure the New York Knicks’ final roster spot ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.
Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, James Wiseman has emerged as a candidate who could fill the reigning NBA champs’ 14th roster spot.
Wiseman’s chances lean on the Knicks’ desire to add another interior presence and frontcourt depth. Nonetheless, he still has more to prove out of the Knicks’ upcoming preseason games.
“Wiseman has impressed in camp, according to witnesses, and should be the favorite,” the report indicated.
James Wiseman favored to clinch Knicks’ final roster spot
James Wiseman agreed to an Exhibit 9 contract with the New York Knicks this past offseason.
The former No. 2 overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, Wiseman last played in 2024-25 for the Indiana Pacers where he averaged 3.3 points and 2.0 rebounds over 14.5 minutes.
He notably played three seasons for the Golden State Warriors, winning an NBA championship in 2022.
Along with Wiseman, Bruce Brown, Ochai Agbaji, Tony Bradley, and Drew Eubanks are also fighting for the Knicks’ 14th roster spot via Exhibit 9 deals.
The Knicks can only go for a 14th roster addition, as any plans of filling their 15-man lineup will land them in the NBA’s punitive second apron.
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