Tony Bradley Is Cut By The Knicks, And His NBA Journey Is Far From Over

The New York Knicks are officially trimming their roster ahead of the regular season, making some tough calls. They just waived 6-foot-10 center Tony Bradley, a big man who’s seen action with the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers in his career. It’s a move that shakes things up right before the real games start.

Knicks Roster Moves Get Real

The news dropped via ESPN’s Shams Charania on X/Twitter, confirming that Bradley was let go along with Ochai Agbaji and Drew Eubanks. Bradley, who averaged 4.0 points and 2.8 rebounds per game last season with the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks, actually looked pretty solid during his three preseason games with New York. He put up 5.3 points and 1.6 boards, shooting an insane 83.3% from the field in limited minutes, only about 7.3 per game. Still, even with that efficiency, the Knicks decided to move on.

Bradley’s Game: High Energy, Journeyman Road

Bradley is known as a high-energy center, the kind of guy who can definitely be productive when he’s in a less demanding role. He brings hustle. But the reasons he’s been a journeyman throughout his NBA career are pretty clear: his foot speed and vertical explosiveness are below average, and his offensive skill set isn’t exactly top-tier. These factors explain why he’s bounced around.

His longest run with any team was three seasons with the Utah Jazz. The Lakers actually drafted him with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, but they traded him to the Jazz almost immediately. Then, in 2020, he joined the 76ers via trade. This 29-year-old, a former McDonald’s All-American, has definitely seen a lot of locker rooms.

This kind of news is never easy for a player to hear, especially right before the season kicks off. But for a guy like Tony Bradley, it’s far from the end of his road in the NBA. Teams are always on the hunt for big men who can bring energy and contribute in specific roles. Don’t be shocked if you see Bradley find a new home soon, ready to make an impact somewhere else this season.

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Originally reported by The Sporting News.