Knicks’ roster battle thins as they waive Drew Eubanks after brutal injury

The battle for the Knicks’ final roster spot lost a candidate.

By Stefan Bondy · NY Post

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 3:56 PM

Key Things to Know

The New York Knicks are waiving center Drew Eubanks after he suffered a torn pectoral muscle.
Eubanks was competing on a non-guaranteed deal for the Knicks' 14th and final roster spot.
James Wiseman and Tony Bradley remain in contention for the vacant backup center role.

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The New York Knicks are waiving veteran center Drew Eubanks after he suffered a torn pectoral muscle, a source confirmed Thursday. Eubanks was competing for the Knicks' final roster spot on a non-guaranteed training camp contract before sustaining the severe injury.

His departure leaves James Wiseman and Tony Bradley as the remaining candidates for the 14th roster spot, with Wiseman viewed as the frontrunner. The Knicks are prioritizing a center while aiming to remain under the league's second salary apron.

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