After the trade deadline, the team cannot trade Frank Ntilikina since he has a qualifying offer next year which is worth $15.4M.

After the trade deadline, the team cannot trade Nerlens Noel since his contract is ending.

After the trade deadline, the team cannot trade Taj Gibson since his contract is ending.

This trade would result in the Knicks crossing the tax apron of ($138.9M) while hardcapped. Therefore this trade is not possible. Remove $10.0M of incoming value to remain below the hard cap.

Hard Cap Reasons

Acquired Austin Rivers from the Rockets via sign-and-trade.

Knicks are unable to complete this trade. Since they are now a taxpaying team after this trade, they are only able to take back 125% of the salary they are sending out, plus $100,000.

Knicks can only take back $16.0M in salary based on the amount they are sending out.

Cut $19.1M from the Knicks incoming trade value to make this trade successful for the Knicks.

After the trade deadline, the team cannot trade Jarrett Allen since he has a qualifying offer next year which is worth $9.7M.