The Knicks surprised some fans on Friday morning when they signed former Laker, Dalton Knecht. While people have spent the past few weeks speculating about potential trades involving Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Tyler Kolek, and Pacome Dadiet, the first official move of the campaign was one that involved none of those guys.
Miles McBride's importance to the Knicks has been well documented over the last few years by both Knicks fans and those around the league. As indisputable McBride's importance to this team is though, he's far from a perfect player.
Ultimately, Tuesday night didn't conclude the way the Knicks would've wanted, as they fell to the 76ers. New York's loss was due to some lackluster performances and a few hiccups out of the gate.
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
In the wake of the franchise’s first NBA championship in over 50 years, the New York Knicks have several potential contract extensions to address. Among the players that are up for contract extensions with the Knicks are Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Miles McBride.
Many would argue that the first step in defending your title is keeping everyone who helped get you there. Outside of big men Ariel Hukporti and Mitchell Robinson, the New York Knicks have done just that this summer.
The writing may be on the wall for one longtime New York Knicks player. Knicks guard Miles McBride is expected to be a candidate for trade this season, according to a report this week by veteran NBA writer Marc Stein.
As the New York Knicks start the season, uncertainty surrounds the future of their championship roster, with several players eyeing extensions and James Dolan shutting down conversations.
The New York Knicks’ decision not to engage in contract extension talks for multiple core stars might have left one key contributor on the trade bubble.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Let's get one thing out of the way: Miles McBride is a really good basketball player. The Knicks are better with him despite the consistent trade rumors.
The New York Knicks were engaged on multiple fronts all summer long with regard to contract extensions with their key contributors, but it appears that they are choosing to sit on the fence for now.
New York Knicks owner James Dolan stayed out of the way while his front office built an NBA champion. Now he's interjecting himself again with predictably bad results.
The New York Knicks owner James Dolan was fairly straightforward during the off-season that the team won’t cross the second apron. Because of which Mitchell Robinson left, and several other stars, including Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, are facing uncertain contract extension issues.
The New York Knicks are the reigning NBA champions, but uneasiness is in the air as they get ready for their title defense. With the 2026-27 campaign set to start in a matter of weeks, the Knicks haven’t agreed on extensions with Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Miles McBride, and Tyler Kolek.
Don’t shut the door on Miles McBride remaining with the New York Knicks long-term just yet. McBride is one of three Knicks rotation players eligible for an extension, but he is the only one on an expiring contract.
The New York Knicks snapped a 53-year championship drought this past season, and apparently the jubilation and fallout from their title run has had family members that haven’t spoken to each other in decades, rekindling their relationships.
In Miles McBride’s rookie year, the Knicks were a losing team. A year later, they improved by 10 wins and advanced to the second round. His third year
As the New York Knicks look to secure their roster following their NBA championship win, their talks with Miles McBride have not gone well. McBride played a huge supporting role in the Knicks’ 2026 run to the NBA championship, coming off the bench and making big shots.
It appears that the Knicks are at risk of losing another key player from their title run in the form of Miles McBride, whose extension talks with the team have apparently stalled.
Knicks guard Miles McBride is entering the final season of his contract, which will pay him a little under $4MM in 2026/27. He’s also eligible for an extension, but it sounds like those talks haven’t gone the way he hoped.
The New York Knicks‘ championship run this year was led by the heroic performances of players like Jalen Brunson. However, when accounting for the contributions of players such as Landry Shamet, Miles McBride, and Jose Alvarado, it was clearly a team effort.
As the reigning NBA champions, the New York Knicks will enter the upcoming campaign as the biggest favorites to win the title. Their bench is also a major advantage, thanks to Miles McBride, who is due for a contract extension.
One year ago, the New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. Now a year later, the Knicks are back in the same spot, but having done it in even more historic fashion.
It would have been a long shot for the Philadelphia 76ers to rally back from a 3-0 deficit against the New York Knicks. After the Knicks set a record for long shots in the first quarter, the four-game sweep was assured.
The Knicks have noticeably fallen off a defensive cliff since their NBA Cup championship win over the San Antonio Spurs.
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride was injured in the third quarter of Sunday’s win over Orlando, per James L. Edwards III of The Athletic (Twitter links).
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