{
  "id": 9976263,
  "title": "Knicks' former first-rounder, ex-Raptors, Jazz high-motor guard predicted to not make roster",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/knicks-former-first-rounder-ex-raptors-jazz-high-motor-guard",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T12:16:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/knicks-former-first-rounder-ex-121644249.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Knicks, recently crowned NBA champions, are currently in the process of finalizing their roster for training camp. With only two spots remaining, intense competition is expected. According to SI’s Max Wildstein, the team has signed five players with Exhibit 9 deals: Ochai Agbaji, Bruce Brown, John Konchar, Drew Eubanks, and James Wiseman. Among these, it is speculated that James Wiseman has the highest chance of making the roster, potentially reigniting his connection with former Warriors assistant Mike Brown. Meanwhile, former first-round draft pick Ochai Agbaji is considered the least likely to secure a spot on the team. Despite his impressive college career at Kansas Jayhawks and a successful stint with the Toronto Raptors, his size (6-foot-5) and current form make it unlikely for him to make the cut.",
  "summary": "The New York Knicks have some serious roster decisions to make during training camp. It looks like this former lottery pick is on the outside looking in.",
  "key_points": [
    "Knicks finalize roster with two open spots",
    "James Wiseman has highest chance of making team",
    "Ochai Agbaji, former first-rounder, least likely to make roster"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}