New York Knicks

In 2026-27 the New York Knicks have 0 wins on $266.5M Effective Payroll: a WAGE Score of 19, Under Water, ranked 29 of 30 in the NBA by wins for the cost. Cost per win $8M, 66% above the league median. 1st in payroll, 29th in wins. 2 of 82 games played.

Season history

Season	W	Effective Payroll	WAGE Score	WAGE Tier
2026-27	0	$266.5M	19	Under Water
2025-26	53	$251.9M	46	Going Rate
2024-25	51	$226.7M	50	Going Rate
2023-24	50	$164.8M	77	Smart Money
2022-23	47	$146.6M	78	Smart Money
2021-22	37	$119.7M	65	Smart Money
2020-21	41	$100.1M	90	Steal!
2019-20	21	$111.4M	23	Under Water
2018-19	17	$123.4M	9	Sunk Cost
2017-18	29	$104.4M	28	Under Water
2016-17	31	$103.6M	25	Under Water
2015-16	32	$75.3M	35	Going Rate
2014-15	17	$89.9M	8	Sunk Cost
2013-14	37	$125.2M	14	Sunk Cost
2012-13	54	$87.9M	56	Going Rate
2011-12	36	$76.2M	45	Going Rate

2026-27 roster

Player	GP	Salary	WAGE Score	WAGE Tier
Miles McBride	2	$4M	63	Going Rate
Josh Hart	2	$20.9M	59	Going Rate
Andre Drummond	2	$2.4M	55	Going Rate
Karl-Anthony Towns	2	$57.1M	53	Going Rate
Jordan Clarkson	2	$2.4M	45	Going Rate
James Wiseman	1	$2.4M	45	Going Rate
Pacôme Dadiet	1	$3M	45	Going Rate
Jose Alvarado	2	$4.4M	43	Going Rate
OG Anunoby	2	$42.5M	42	Going Rate
Jalen Brunson	2	$37.7M	28	Under Water
Landry Shamet	2	$5.5M	27	Under Water
Mikal Bridges	2	$33.5M	9	Sunk Cost

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