Jaden Akins Contract & Salary
Jaden Akins is a G for the New York Knicks, earning not yet set in 2026-27.
Updated · 2026-27 season
Every remaining year is fully guaranteed — no options and no non-guaranteed money, so the full amount is owed regardless of what happens.
He is one of 14 players on the New York Knicks' books for 2026-27, whose 2026-27 salaries add up to $220,861,653.
New York Knicks sit at $220.9M in payroll and are currently classified Tax Payer, with -$11.8M of room below the first apron.
Jaden Akins
G New York Knicks · Two-Way
2026-27 Salary
Two-Way
% of Cap
—
Years Remaining
0
Total Guaranteed
$0
Contract by Season
| Season | Salary | % of Cap | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Two-Way | — | |
| 2027-28 | — | — | |
| 2028-29 | — | — | |
| 2029-30 | — | — | |
| 2030-31 | — | — |
Notes
Year 1
New York Knicks Cap Context
| Team Payroll | Cap Space | Tax Room | 1st Apron Room | 2nd Apron Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $220.9M | Over cap by $55.9M | -$20.4M | -$11.8M | +$0.8M |
Highest-Paid New York Knicks Teammates
| Pos | Player | Age | 2026-27 | % of Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns | 30 | $57,078,728 | 34.6% |
| SF | OG Anunoby | 29 | $42,500,000 | 25.8% |
| PG | Jalen Brunson | 30 | $37,739,521 | 22.9% |
| SF | Mikal Bridges | 30 | $33,482,145 | 20.3% |
| SG | Josh Hart | 31 | $20,923,760 | 12.7% |
| SG | Landry Shamet | 29 | $5,490,967 | 3.3% |