2020-2021 New York Knicks Transaction History
August 2021[-]
Aug 2, 2021
- Norvel Pelle, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
July 2021[-]
Jul 31, 2021
- The New York Knicks exercised their Team Option to extend the contract of Mitchell Robinson.
- The New York Knicks placed the contract of Norvel Pelle on waivers.
Jul 30, 2021
- The draft rights to Jeremiah Robinson-Earl was acquired by the Oklahoma City Thunder from the New York Knicks in exchange for: the draft rights to Rokas Jokubaitis and the draft rights to Miles McBride.
- The draft rights to Keon Johnson was acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers from the New York Knicks in exchange for: the draft rights to Quentin Grimes and a 2024 2nd round pick (DET own).
Jul 29, 2021 - The 2021 NBA Draft took place in Brooklyn.
- The New York Knicks selected Kai Jones in Round 1 with Pick 19 in the 2021 NBA Draft.
- The New York Knicks selected Keon Johnson in Round 1 with Pick 21 in the 2021 NBA Draft.
- The New York Knicks selected Jeremiah Robinson-Earl in Round 2 with Pick 2 in the 2021 NBA Draft.
- The New York Knicks selected Jericho Sims in Round 2 with Pick 28 in the 2021 NBA Draft.
May 2021[-]
May 6, 2021
- Luca Vildoza signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks.
May 3, 2021
- Jared Harper signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks.
- Jared Harper, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
April 2021[-]
Apr 26, 2021
- Myles Powell, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
Apr 24, 2021
- The New York Knicks ended the two-way contract of Myles Powell.
Apr 23, 2021
- Myles Powell signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks.
- Jared Harper signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
- The New York Knicks ended the two-way contract of Jared Harper.
Apr 22, 2021
- Norvel Pelle signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks.
- Norvel Pelle, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
Apr 15, 2021
- John Henson, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
Apr 12, 2021
- Norvel Pelle, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
- Norvel Pelle signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
Apr 5, 2021
- John Henson signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
Apr 2, 2021
- Norvel Pelle signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
March 2021[-]
Mar 30, 2021
- Terrance Ferguson, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
- Vincent Poirier, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
Mar 28, 2021
- The New York Knicks placed the contract of Vincent Poirier on waivers.
- The New York Knicks placed the contract of Terrance Ferguson on waivers.
Mar 25, 2021 - The 2020-2021 Trade Deadline.
- Ignas Brazdeikis, George Hill and a Swap 2021 2nd round picks were acquired by the Philadelphia Sixers in exchange for Tony Bradley, Terrance Ferguson, Vincent Poirier, the draft rights to Emir Preldzic, a conditional 2024 2nd round pick (MIA own), a 2025 2nd round pick (PHL own) and a 2026 2nd round pick (PHL own). Terrance Ferguson, Vincent Poirier, the draft rights to Emir Preldzic and a conditional 2024 2nd round pick (MIA own) were acquired by the New York Knicks in exchange for Ignas Brazdeikis, Austin Rivers and a Swap 2021 2nd round picks. Tony Bradley, Austin Rivers, a 2025 2nd round pick (PHL own), a 2026 2nd round pick (PHL own) and a TPE were acquired by the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for George Hill and a TPE.
Mar 5, 2021
- The New York Knicks recalled Ignas Brazdeikis from the Westchester Knicks of the G League.
February 2021[-]
Feb 8, 2021
- The New York Knicks recalled Dennis Smith from the Westchester Knicks of the G League.
- Derrick Rose was acquired by the New York Knicks from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for: Dennis Smith, a 2021 2nd round pick (CHA own) and a TPE.
Feb 1, 2021
- The New York Knicks assigned Ignas Brazdeikis to the Westchester Knicks of the G League.
- The New York Knicks assigned Dennis Smith to the Westchester Knicks of the G League.
January 2021[-]
Jan 10, 2021
- Omari Spellman, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
Jan 7, 2021
- Taj Gibson signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
- The New York Knicks placed the contract of Omari Spellman on waivers.
December 2020[-]
Dec 21, 2020
- The New York Knicks exercised their Team Option to extend the contract of Kevin Knox.
- The New York Knicks exercised their Team Option to extend the contract of R.J. Barrett.
- Bryce Brown, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
- Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
- Myles Powell, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
Dec 19, 2020
- The New York Knicks placed the contract of Myles Powell on waivers.
- The New York Knicks placed the contract of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist on waivers.
- The New York Knicks placed the contract of Bryce Brown on waivers.
- Louis King, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
Dec 18, 2020
- James Young, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
Dec 17, 2020
- Bryce Brown signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
- The New York Knicks placed the contract of Louis King on waivers.
Dec 16, 2020
- Louis King signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
- The New York Knicks placed the contract of James Young on waivers.
- Tyler Hall, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
- Louis King, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
Dec 14, 2020
- James Young signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
- The New York Knicks placed the contract of Tyler Hall on waivers.
- Andrew White, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
Dec 13, 2020
- Skal Labissiere, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
Dec 12, 2020
- Tyler Hall signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
- The New York Knicks placed the contract of Andrew White on waivers.
Dec 11, 2020
- Andrew White signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
- The New York Knicks placed the contract of Skal Labissiere on waivers.
- Jacob Evans, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
Dec 9, 2020
- Skal Labissiere signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
- The New York Knicks placed the contract of Jacob Evans on waivers.
November 2020[-]
Nov 29, 2020
- Myles Powell signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
- Theo Pinson signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks.
- Elfrid Payton signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
Nov 28, 2020
- Immanuel Quickley signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks.
- Michael Kidd-Gilchrist signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
Nov 27, 2020
- The draft rights to Yusuf Sanon and a TPE were acquired by the Houston Rockets from the New York Knicks in exchange for: Austin Rivers, the draft rights to Tadija Dragicevic, the draft rights to Axel Hervelle and the draft rights to Sergio Llull.
Nov 25, 2020
- Austin Rivers signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets as part of an eventual sign and trade to New York Knicks.
- Nerlens Noel signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
Nov 24, 2020
- Ed Davis was acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the New York Knicks in exchange for: Jacob Evans, Omari Spellman and a 2026 2nd round pick (MIN own).
Nov 23, 2020
- Jared Harper signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks.
- Obi Toppin signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks.
Nov 22, 2020
- Ed Davis and a 2023 2nd round pick (UTH own) were acquired by the New York Knicks from the Utah Jazz in exchange for: a Swap 2024 2nd round picks, cash and a TPE.
- Alec Burks signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
- The New York Knicks renounced their free-agent exception rights to Maurice Harkless.
Nov 21, 2020
- Damyean Dotson, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
- Wayne Ellington, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
- Taj Gibson, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
- Maurice Harkless, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
- Jared Harper, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
- Elfrid Payton, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
- Theo Pinson, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
- Bobby Portis, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
Signings[-]
Apr 12, 2021 Norvel Pelle
Apr 2, 2021 Norvel Pelle
Players Becoming Free Agents[-]
Aug 2, 2021 Norvel Pelle
May 3, 2021 Jared Harper
Apr 26, 2021 Myles Powell
Apr 22, 2021 Norvel Pelle
Apr 15, 2021 John Henson
Apr 12, 2021 Norvel Pelle
Mar 30, 2021 Terrance Ferguson
Mar 30, 2021 Vincent Poirier
Jan 10, 2021 Omari Spellman
Dec 21, 2020 Bryce Brown
Dec 21, 2020 Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dec 21, 2020 Myles Powell
Dec 19, 2020 Louis King
Dec 18, 2020 James Young
Dec 16, 2020 Louis King
Dec 16, 2020 Tyler Hall
Dec 14, 2020 Andrew White
Dec 13, 2020 Skal Labissiere
Dec 11, 2020 Jacob Evans
Nov 21, 2020 Bobby Portis
Nov 21, 2020 Damyean Dotson
Nov 21, 2020 Elfrid Payton
Nov 21, 2020 Jared Harper
Nov 21, 2020 Maurice Harkless
Nov 21, 2020 Taj Gibson
Nov 21, 2020 Theo Pinson
Nov 21, 2020 Wayne Ellington
Signings[-]
May 6, 2021 Luca Vildoza
May 3, 2021 Jared Harper
Jan 7, 2021 Taj Gibson
Dec 17, 2020 Bryce Brown
Nov 23, 2020 Obi Toppin
Two-Way Contract End[-]
Apr 24, 2021 Myles Powell
Players Waived[-]
Mar 28, 2021 Terrance Ferguson
Players Waived[-]
Mar 28, 2021 Vincent Poirier
Dec 9, 2020 Jacob Evans
Signings[-]
Dec 9, 2020 Skal Labissiere
Draft Selections[-]
Jul 29, 2021 Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Jul 29, 2021 Jericho Sims
Jul 29, 2021 Kai Jones
Jul 29, 2021 Keon Johnson
Signings[-]
Nov 28, 2020 Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Two-Way Contract End[-]
Apr 23, 2021 Jared Harper
Players Waived[-]
Dec 11, 2020 Skal Labissiere
Team Options Exercised[-]
Dec 21, 2020 R.J. Barrett
Dec 21, 2020 Kevin Knox
Signings[-]
Apr 23, 2021 Myles Powell
Players Waived[-]
Jul 31, 2021 Norvel Pelle
Dec 14, 2020 Tyler Hall
Signings[-]
Dec 14, 2020 James Young
Draft Rights Acquisitions[-]
Jul 30, 2021 Quentin Grimes
Jul 30, 2021 Miles McBride
Jul 30, 2021 Rokas Jokubaitis
Mar 25, 2021 Emir Preldzic
Nov 27, 2020 Axel Hervelle
Nov 27, 2020 Sergio Llull
Nov 27, 2020 Tadija Dragicevic
Team Options Exercised[-]
Jul 31, 2021 Mitchell Robinson
G League Assignments[-]
Mar 5, 2021 Ignas Brazdeikis (Recall)
Feb 8, 2021 Dennis Smith (Recall)
Feb 1, 2021 Dennis Smith (Assignment)
Feb 1, 2021 Ignas Brazdeikis (Assignment)
Players Waived[-]
Dec 16, 2020 James Young
Signings[-]
Nov 29, 2020 Elfrid Payton
Nov 29, 2020 Theo Pinson
Nov 29, 2020 Myles Powell
Dec 16, 2020 Louis King
Trade Acquisitions[-]
Mar 25, 2021 Terrance Ferguson
Mar 25, 2021 Vincent Poirier
Feb 8, 2021 Derrick Rose
Nov 24, 2020 Jacob Evans
Nov 24, 2020 Omari Spellman
Nov 22, 2020 Ed Davis
Signings[-]
Nov 23, 2020 Jared Harper
Sign and Trade Acquisitions[-]
Nov 27, 2020 Austin Rivers
Free Agent Rights Renounced[-]
Nov 22, 2020 Maurice Harkless
Signings[-]
Nov 22, 2020 Alec Burks
Signings[-]
Nov 25, 2020 Austin Rivers