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Knicks Waive NBA Champion Who Called Out Adam Silver’s CBA as Ex-Warriors Center Gets Fresh Start in New York

The New York Knicks’ final roster decision has put two very different NBA stories side by side. One is an unceremonious exit, and the other is a redemption. Bruce Brown, a Denver Nuggets champion, is leaving NY after publicly criticizing…

By Shahul Hameed · Essentially Sports

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 2:50 AM

Key Things to Know

The New York Knicks waived Bruce Brown while adding former Warriors center James Wiseman to their roster.
Brown's release comes after he publicly criticized the NBA's collective bargaining agreement and its impact on mid-tier players.
Wiseman secured the final roster spot on a regular-season deal after averaging 8.0 points in the preseason.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Knicks have waived 2023 NBA champion Bruce Brown from his non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract, while former Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman secured a spot on the regular-season roster. Brown's release follows his public criticism of the league's collective bargaining agreement, which prompted a statistical defense from the NBA's communications team regarding player salary growth under current salary cap restrictions.

Brown managed only 11 points across three preseason games, while Wiseman earned his spot by averaging 8.0 points and 4.3 rebounds in four preseason appearances. Wiseman joins New York as a reserve center behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond after missing the previous season due to a torn left Achilles tendon.

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