The New York Knicks must confirm their roster by Saturday, with Landry Shamet, Malcolm Brogdon, and Mathews competing for the last available spot.
The team currently has 14 guaranteed contracts and can only retain one of them due to luxury tax constraints, with a current total of $207.8 million.
To resolve this issue, the Knicks may need to trade players such as Miles McBride, Pâcome Dadiet, or Tyler Kolek to a team with sufficient salary cap space.
Recent talks have taken place regarding Dadiet, but no agreement has been reached, while McBride is considered a key rotation player on a relatively low salary, making him a valuable asset to the team.
No official statement has been made by the team regarding their final decision.
Author's summary: Knicks face roster decision deadline Saturday.