What happened: The New York Knicks carry two players on non-guaranteed contracts whose figures are excluded from current team salary totals, according to Bobby Marks. Each contract remaining on the roster past 5 p.m. ET on Saturday will begin accruing salary on a per-day basis.

Why it matters: Decisions on those two roster spots ahead of the weekend cutoff directly affect New York's cap flexibility entering the 2026-27 season. The front office previously paused contract extension negotiations earlier in October to defer new financial commitments until later in the year.

What to watch: New York has until 5 p.m. ET on Saturday to waive or keep the two non-guaranteed contracts before daily cap charges take effect.