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I wrote a Substack yesterday afternoon about my time at the 2026 Knicks Twitter Classic. Even though I'm not on that site as much as I once was, it was still a surreal moment nonetheless. Read below: substack.com/@vdadhania/n... #Knicks #NewYorkForever

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2026 Knicks Twitter Classic was the perfect ending to the 2025-26 Knicks Season

The 2026 Knicks Twitter Classic was surreal. This may not happen again .A view from my eyes and sights.

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Hunter college campus schools. As you know - Knicks fans are one of one. I’m glad this wasn’t Fanatics-ized

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Knicks Twitter classic was a surreal moment for me. Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson are real ones. I can’t believe this is real. #Knicks

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Think they’re reacting now that it’s directly impacting the richest of players in the league

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

the Senate is a very different institution in that regards compared to the House.

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Hi Guys/Gals, Part II of my Salary Cap for Dummies Series is out! Enjoy and subscribe! #Knicks #NBA substack.com/@vdadhania/n...

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Vivek (@vdadhania)

Hi Everyone - Part 2 of My Salary Cap for Dummies Series is now Live! Go read, share, and enjoy!

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Per the NY Post, Jordan Clarkson is back with the Knicks. Aura man back! #Knicks

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

bargain of a deal. Just an FYI though, Spotrac updated some of the numbers on his deal.

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Great deal indeed. Assuming Shamet's starting salary is indeed $5,357,143, we're $6,018,808 below the 2nd apron. 2 more roster spots to fill out + flipping Dadiet for some more room. Luxury tax bill is just under $39M. #Knicks

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I did the math and it would require discounted extensions for KAT & Hart. Even with that (plus a Deuce extension), we'd be $1.5M over the 2nd apron.

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We need to be mindful about staying out of the Apron before the Brunson extension kicks in. I get losing Mitch. It hurts and he is definitely hard to replace. But for a part-time player who'll likely not play 60 games next season, is he worth an extra $72M? #Knicks /END

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

By Knicks ducking the 2nd apron this season, we can theoretically use the TPMLE (by dumping Dadiet via 2RPs). We have more flexibility to work around regression and injury. We also save a hefty chunk of change especially with the KAT/Hart/Brunson extensions looming. #Knicks 9/

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

And let's not forget all the restrictions the 2nd apron sets on teams. That includes: 1) No aggregation trades (only one-to-one) 2) No MLE 3) No cash allowed to be used in trades In addition to all the restrictions set in the 1st apron. So any injury will screw us. #Knicks 8/

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

While we all assume the Knicks are making money as a team (revenues), they have a lot more operating costs. Take the 10-K from last fiscal year for MSG Sports (Knicks). Most of the YoY change in operating income actually has to do with luxury tax - around $63M YoY #Knicks 7/

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Luxury Tax in 2027/2028 (with Mitch) spikes to $107M. Contrast that with a slight decrease in $34M w/o Mitch assuming brackets widen to around $6.691M. Remember this is irrespective of 2nd apron. When Dolan says he doesn't want to go above 2nd apron, it's about TAXES. #Knicks 6/

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The math gets murkier in 2027/2028 when the Knicks officially become a tax repeater. The tax rates spike by $2 per incremental dollar above the luxury tax (see image). Assuming some discounts from KAT/Hart + new Deuce deal + trading Dadiet, you're above the 2nd apron. #Knicks 5/

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Additionally, our luxury tax bill spikes to $98M. For context, the Knicks paid less than 1/2 of that last season. Not really chump change. On the contrary, swap out Mitch with someone on the vet min and the luxury tax bill drops $60M. Or $72M incremental salary cost. #Knicks 4/

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Had we kept Mitch at the same value, we are ABOVE the 2nd apron by $9.5M. Assume we salary dump Dadiet and maybe we are only $7.9M. Fine, but know that there are minimal exits out of the apron this season if an injury happens of Mitch plays 40 games or less (likely). #Knicks 3/

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

See the image below. It's a 3 year projection but focus on 2026/2027. I simulated the total cost of bringing Mitch back at what Boston offered. Caveat - Boston offered Mitch a player option and I bet we wanted a team option. In return, Mitch prolly wanted more AAV. #Knicks 2/

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

KNICKS Math/Salary Cap Analysis: OK, way too Knicks fans mad about not keeping Mitch. Blaming Dolan for this. Ok, fine. But for anyone who's actually in a rational state of mind and wants to see some numbers, pay attention and let's go to class. Long thread awaiting. #Knicks 1/

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

didn't see this until now, but totally not surprised.

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

so many reporters were wrong about Shamet returning. #Knicks

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

time to mandate compulsory voting.

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

He will give fans a reason to go to Vegas

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

big steal for Leon and Co. In the words of Yung Miami.... SPEND DAT ISH #Knicks

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Ted Leonsis gets a couple playoff games and Rosebar gets a new patron.

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

well it's great for Ted Leonsis (probably guarantees him one home game during the playoffs) and Rosebar

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Leon and Wes really learned from the mistakes Checketts & Grunfeld made trying to build around Ewing....

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

as I mentioned on one of my favorite internet forums, RealGM: Would you do this trade? RJ Barrett Immanuel Quickley Jonathan Mogbo Donte Divincenzo Julius Randle Joan Beringer Nolan Traore Ben Saraf 3 future picks For: OG Anunoby Mikal Bridges Karl-Anthony Towns 1 Championship

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Vivek @vdadhania.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

funny thing about the conversation around "draft picks" is that no one ever talks about teams properly cashing out on draft picks as currency to get better talented players.

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