Knicks Free Agency Preview: Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet & Second Apron Decisions | NY Got Game

The Knicks enter 2026 NBA Free Agency as defending NBA champions, but their biggest offseason question may not be who they can add. It may be how much they are willing to spend to keep a title team together. Dexter Henry is joined by Jeremy Cohen of Knicks Film School to preview the start of free agency and break down the biggest decisions facing Leon Rose and the Knicks front office. Should New York exceed the second apron to keep its championship depth intact? Can the Knicks afford to lose Mitchell Robinson? Is Landry Shamet a must-bring-back piece after his playoff run? Dexter and Jeremy also discuss Jose Alvarado’s team-friendly return, potential Mitchell Robinson replacements like Goga Bitadze, Yves Missi, Moussa Diabate, Nick Richards and Andre Drummond, plus low-cost free agent targets who could help the Knicks defend their title. Can the Knicks thread the needle financially while still building a roster good enough to repeat? 00:00 Intro 02:11 Should The Knicks Pay The Second Apron Price? 05:28 Second Apron: Tax Bill Or Team-Building Trap? 12:26 Jose Alvarado Returns: Smart Cap Move? 16:25 Can Knicks Afford To Lose Mitchell Robinson? 23:54 Best Mitchell Robinson Replacements 33:19 Is Landry Shamet A Must-Bring-Back Knick? 38:01 Replace Shamet’s Shooting & Defense 41:36 Free Agent Targets Knicks Should Watch 45:10 What Makes Knicks Free Agency A Success? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices