Official waiver in New York
The New York Knicks have waived guard Jaden Akins, effective September 15, leaving him without a spot on the NBA roster after a sign-and-waive transaction that does not change the franchise current roster count. The move confirms his exit from the team and fits the usual preseason routine for players tied to G League affiliate Westchester Knicks.
The transaction appears in NBA.com oficial and was reported by Hoops Rumors, which places the cut within the same September 15 wave in which New York also waived Nick Jourdain, Mitch Mascari, Toby Okani, Igor Milicic and Paul Zilinskas, all on Exhibit 10 contracts.
Akins profile
Akins, a 6-foot-4 guard and 23-year-old, joined the Knicks organization after building his career in the G League with the Motor City Cruise. Last season he averaged 15.1 points, 5.7 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 47 games (36 starts), with a career-high 35 points against Westchester on January 3, 2026.
The Farmington native also played for the Knicks summer league team in Las Vegas, averaging 11.3 points, 2.0 assists and 1.3 rebounds in three games. Westchester had already acquired his returning G League rights earlier in September, a clear sign that New York development project keeps the guard within its structure.
What the waiver means
By leaving the main roster, Akins no longer occupies a training-camp spot and becomes a free agent until his next step within the Knicks ecosystem is defined. The most likely scenario leads to the Westchester Knicks, where he could follow the Exhibit 10 pathway.
If he eventually joins the affiliate and spends at least 60 days in the G League, he could earn an Exhibit 10 bonus worth up to $91,000. For New York, the cut fits the development structure the Knicks have consolidated while reserving roster spots for players with NBA options such as Liam Robbins or the expected signing of Drew Eubanks.
Roster context
Akins move comes on the same day the Knicks completed six procedural signings and waivers. The transaction repeats the dynamic the franchise has used this September to secure rights in Westchester rather than lock roster spots on the main NBA team, with training camp scheduled for late September.
