The New York Knicks have waived Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Darion Atkins, DaJuan Summers, Travis Trice II and Wesley Saunders.

Antetokounmpo played last season for the Knicks' D-League affiliate and was widely expected to make their team this season, but played sparingly in the preseason.

Antetokounmpo was originally drafted by New York in second round (51st overall) of 2014 NBA Draft. He was signed on Aug. 7, 2015 after playing for Westchester Knicks during the 2014-15 season.

Atkins was signed as a free agent on Sep. 10 and appeared in three preseason games.

Summers was signed as a free agent on Sep. 22 and averaged 2.5 points and 1.0 rebounds over 5.8 minutes in four preseason games.

Trice was signed as a free agent Sep. 22 and scored four total points over 14 minutes in two preseason games.

Saunders signed as a free agent on Sep. 10 and appeared in two preseason games.