Knicks’ Cap Moves and Trade-offs | NBA News

The Knicks made savvy, cap-conscious moves this offseason, locking up key bench players while staying under the second apron—smart strategy with a cost: trading Mitchell Robinson, a top backup center, for Andre Drummond on a cheap one-year deal. Drummond’s rebounding prowess may offset Robinson’s defensive impact, but it’s a gamble. Meanwhile, they landed Landry Shamet on a steal of a deal after his playoff surge, re-signed Jose Alvarado for solid backup PG value, and added Jordan Clarkson for gritty energy and upside—all while keeping flexibility and future options open. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33e7657e077ffe16