Knicks might not be able to trade developmental point guard

The New York Knicks are once again playing roster chess, trying to balance veteran depth with financial reality. After signing both Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon to non-guaranteed contracts, the front office is staring at a tough decision. With only one veteran minimum slot left, someone will need to be moved — and Tyler Kolek’s name is now part of that discussion.

Kolek’s salary makes things tricky

Unlike Miles McBride, whose $13 million deal could bring both flexibility and trade value, Kolek’s contract poses a different challenge. At just $2.2 million per season, moving him doesn’t open up much space at all. For a team brushing against the $207.8 million second apron, that number barely registers when it comes to meaningful relief.

That makes trading Kolek more complicated. Any d