The Knicks have reportedly signed veteran point guard Malcolm Brogdon to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract — but did so without any remaining space beneath the second apron to guarantee his deal if he earns a regular-season roster spot.

Which means the pressure is on Tyler Kolek .

The second-year guard spent most of his rookie season outside the rotation, only seeing real minutes when Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride and Cam Payne were simultaneously sidelined due to injury. Now, Kolek’s future in New York may hinge on whether the Knicks choose to make room for Brogdon.

For Brogdon’s deal to become fully guaranteed — and for the Knicks to remain second-apron compliant — the front office would need to clear salary via trade.

That makes Kolek the most logical cap casualty. Unlike Pac

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