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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 14: Executive Vice President and Senior Basketball Advisor William Wesley and President Leon Rose of the New York Knicks look on during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at United Center on December 14, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Gabe Vincent<\/a> could have joined the New York Knicks<\/a>. What the defending NBA<\/a> champions could not offer him was certainty.<\/p>\n Vincent had the opportunity to sign with the Knicks and compete for a roster spot in training camp, but the veteran guard decided to wait for a \u201cmore sure-fire opportunity,\u201d NBA insider Marc Stein reported in The Stein Line<\/a>.<\/p>\n The distinction matters. Vincent did not reject a guaranteed place on the Knicks\u2019 opening-night roster or turn down a defined role in Mike Brown\u2019s rotation. He passed on an invitation to enter a crowded competition with no assurance he would survive the final cut.<\/p>\n SNY\u2019s Ian Begley<\/a> first reported the Knicks\u2019 interest in Vincent.<\/p>\n New York subsequently signed five veterans to Exhibit 9 contracts. Bruce Brown<\/a>, John Konchar<\/a> and\u00a0Ochai Agbaji<\/a> will compete on the perimeter, while James Wiseman<\/a> and Drew Eubanks<\/a> will battle for an opening behind Karl-Anthony Towns<\/a> and Andre Drummond<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Knicks have two vacancies beneath the NBA\u2019s 15-player regular-season limit, but their salary position complicates the math.<\/p>\n They are widely expected to carry only 14 standard contracts into the season unless they make another move to shed salary. With 13 guaranteed players already in place, that could leave five established veterans competing for one job.<\/p>\n Vincent decided those were not attractive enough odds.<\/p>\n Knicks Could Not Guarantee Gabe Vincent a Role<\/p>\n \n The Knicks\u2019 interest was understandable.<\/p>\n Vincent has played in two NBA Finals, defends at the point of attack and has experience operating in high-pressure postseason games. He averaged 12.7 points and shot 37.8% from 3-point range during the Miami Heat\u2019s run to the 2023 Finals.<\/p>\n But his value has declined since he signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> that summer.<\/p>\n A left knee injury limited Vincent to 11 regular-season appearances during his first year in Los Angeles. He became more available afterward, but his offense remained inconsistent and other injuries interrupted his final Lakers season.<\/p>\n Los Angeles traded Vincent and a future second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks<\/a> for Luke Kennard<\/a> in February. Vincent averaged 4.8 points and 1.3 assists in 29 games for the Lakers before the trade, and his contract expired after the season.<\/p>\n At this point in his career, another short-term audition carries obvious risk. Losing the Knicks\u2019 competition could leave Vincent searching for work after other teams have finalized their rosters.<\/p>\n NYK Chose a Five-Man Competition Instead<\/p>\n Once Vincent declined, the Knicks constructed a camp field that gives them several ways to use their likely final roster position.<\/p>\n Bruce Brown brings versatility and playoff experience. Konchar offers defense, rebounding and low-maintenance play. Agbaji supplies youth and athleticism. Wiseman and Eubanks address a clearer positional need as potential third centers.<\/p>\n Vincent would have entered the perimeter battle without a guaranteed advantage over any of them.<\/p>\n The Knicks used a similar process last season. Landry Shamet<\/a> earned a place after Malcolm Brogdon<\/a> unexpectedly retired, then became an important contributor during New York\u2019s championship run and secured a four-year, $24 million contract.<\/p>\n That precedent shows what the opportunity can become. It does not make the opportunity secure.<\/p>\n Vincent appears willing to wait for a team offering a clearer route to the roster and rotation. The Knicks offered him a chance to compete for both. For a veteran trying to reestablish his value, that was not enough.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tAlder Almo<\/a> is a veteran NBA reporter for Heavy.com, covering the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. He brings over 20 years of experience across local and international media, including broadcast, print and digital. He previously covered the Knicks for Empire Sports Media and the NBA for Off the Glass. Originally from the Philippines, he is now based in Jersey City, New Jersey. 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GettyGabe Vincent of the Atlanta Hawks drives against Josh Hart<\/a> #3 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter of game four of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 25, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.\n<\/p>\n