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New York Knicks: Five burning questions following the waiving of Troy Williams

By Maxwell Ogden

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 25: Troy Williams #0 of the New York Knicks dunks against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 25, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 25: Troy Williams #0 of the New York Knicks dunks against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 25, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: Steve Mills, David Fizdale and Scott Perry of the New York Knicks during a press conference announcing David Fizdale as the new head coach on May 8, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: Steve Mills, David Fizdale and Scott Perry of the New York Knicks during a press conference announcing David Fizdale as the new head coach on May 8, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

5. Is The Roster Set In Stone?

With the decision to waive Troy Williams, the New York Knicks have officially trimmed the roster down to 17 players. That includes the two-way contracts that were handed to shooting guard Allonzo Trier and power forward Isaiah Hicks.

Knowing that the Knicks can enter the 2018-19 season without having to make another roster adjustment, an obvious question beckons: Is it set in stone?

New York could conceivably ask head David Fizdale to build his rotation around this current collection of players. There’s talent at all five positions, including a surplus of under-25 athletes who have something to prove in the pursuit of a long-term contract.

Thus, the Knicks could conceivably stay put and allow the 2018-19 season to play out with the current roster, with the trade deadline being the date to watch.

In saying that, there are significant roster decisions that the Knicks could soon make. That includes an opportunity to unload upwards of $60 million in remaining salary while simultaneously creating playing time for the up-and-coming players on the roster.

With the roster count down to 17 players, however, the first and most obvious question is simple: Has the roster been set in stone?

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