Tracking Every Knicks Move During Free Agency and 2026 Offseason (Signings, Losses, Trades, More)
Tracking Every Knicks Move During Free Agency and 2026 Offseason (Signings, Losses, Trades, More)
Here's everything you need to know about the Knicks' moves thus far heading into NBA free agency.Isaiah De Los Santos|
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New York KnicksAll eyes are on the Knicks, both in New York and across the league, as free agency begins. Though the team is a threat again in 2026-27 with their entire core locked in, the moves they make on the margins very well could determine their ability to repeat.
With that in mind, let's begin to track everything the Knicks have done during the 2026 offseason between additions, losses, and everything else.
Knicks' additions during 2026 offseason (signings, re-signings, trades, draft picks)
Free agency signings
- 6/22: Reportedly agreed to re-sign Mohamed Diawara on multi-year, $10+ million deal
- 6/26: Reportedly agreed to re-sign Jose Alvarado on three-year, $13 million deal
- 6/29: Reportedly agreed to re-sign Landry Shamet on four-year, $24 million deal
The Knicks have made the most of their time in the lead up to free agency by reportedly agreeing to three deals with impending free agents. Promising rookie Mohamed Diawara was first to be taken care of, though clear details of his arrangement are still to emerge.
Jose Alvarado, meanwhile, has opted to decline his 2026-27 player option in favor of a longer-term deal with the team. This allows him to have a bit more financial security for the next several years and be a key part of New York's second unit for this core's entire title window.
Then there's the big domino falling with Landry Shamet coming back. SNY's Ian Begley notes Shamet had bigger offers he could've pursued, but he took less than he would've seen elsewhere to give the Knicks some extra flexibility while snagging himself a significant raise.
Now the attention is on Mitchell Robinson, who seems likely headed elsewhere, and Jordan Clarkson as the two other bench piece futures to sort out as free agency opens at 6 p.m. ET.
Draft picks and trades
- 6/24: Drafted Jack Kayil (No. 39) and Tyler Nickel No. (47) in second round
- 6/24: Acquired draft rights to international players Melvin Ajinca, Louis Labeyrie and
- 6/24: Acquired 2029 Sacramento Kings second-round pick (from the Rockets), two future seconds from the Suns, two future seconds from the Mavericks
Chinemelu Elonu
Jack Kayil is an intriguing combo guard who likes to initiate on offense as a scorer and playmaker. Meanwhile, Tyler Nickel is a sharpshooter who proved himself as one of college's best marksmen over the last three years. Both are worthwhile flyers for the Knicks who should also be cheap as potential two-way candidates.
Knicks' losses during 2026 offseason
Free agency
- 6/29: Declined to extend qualifying offer to Ariel Hukporti, making him unrestricted free agent
The Knicks lost the ability to make Ariel Hukporti a restricted free agent and thus to match any offer he gets in free agency by declining to extend him a qualifying offer. This suddenly allows Hukporti to sign with any team of his choosing.
Of course, that could still be New York, and there's reason to believe that could happen. Hukporti would make around $200K less if he signed on the veteran minimum with the Knicks, instead of taking the lowest qualifying offer. While a minuscule difference, it is enough for the team to explore this route, especially since it doesn't close the door on the German center's return.
Given his situation is complex, he lands in the "Losses" section for now, but could jump up top in the coming days.
Draft
- 6/23: Traded Sergio De Larrea (Mavericks) and Koa Peat's (Suns) draft rights
- 6/24: Traded Ugonna Onyeso's draft rights to Pistons
The Knicks drafted Sergio De Larrea, but traded him and picked up Koa Peat's draft rights, whom they then also dealt in what eventually became a four-team deal. New York also selected Ugonna Onyeso No. 53 overall but traded him for cash.
If any of these three players become something at the next level, the Knicks will have to fight back regrets.
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ISAIAH DE LOS SANTOSIsaiah De Los Santos has been in sports media for 10 years, most recently joining OnSI to cover the New York Knicks, New York Jets and New York Yankees. Previous stops for Isaiah include FanSided, SB Nation and SLAM.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
