The biggest news hitting the wire for the Knicks isn’t their shiny new schedule, it’s the fact that Miles McBride and the team didn’t lock down an extension before the August 11 deadline. This isn’t just a minor detail, folks. According to the New York Post’s Jared Schwartz, the Knicks didn’t exactly go all-out trying to get it done, making a new deal before the season kicks off “increasingly unlikely.” This is huge because now McBride can’t be traded before the deadline, and it feels like the front office has a midseason move brewing.
Roster Moves and Trade Talk Heating Up
So, why would the Knicks not push for an extension with one of their best perimeter defenders? It all comes down to McBride being one of their “best trade assets.” Think about it: his age, his production (averaging 12.0 points last season on a stellar 41.3 percent from deep), his low salary, and his walk-year status make him incredibly valuable. If the Knicks need to reinforce other areas, McBride is the guy who could actually bring back “someone valuable.” It’s tough to hear, but it looks like keeping him long-term is going to be difficult, especially when a trade could land them a missing piece.
And it’s not like the Knicks don’t have holes. Assistant coach Jordan Brink is heading to the Bulls, and that’s a blow, too. Brink was the mastermind behind their replay challenges under both Tom Thibodeau and Mike Brown. Who’s gonna step up there? On top of that, center depth remains the “clearest roster weakness,” as Kris Pursiainen pointed out. Andre Drummond has missed 61 of the last 164 games, which means there’s a real urgency for the Knicks to find a third center. It’s mid-August, and that’s not a spot you want to be in.
Off-Court Drama and Hall of Fame Shout-Outs
It’s not all about the current roster moves. The full 2026-27 schedule is out, and the Knicks, along with the Spurs, Lakers, and Sixers, got the “royal NBA treatment,” meaning some sweet matchups and prime viewing slots are coming. Jalen Brunson might even be hitting your streaming service soon, teased by Mariska Hargitay on the “Today” show. Talk about star power!
On a more somber note, Charles Oakley’s lawsuit against Madison Square Garden and James Dolan got dismissed for a third time, extending a legal saga that’s been dragging on since 2017. And in a wild turn, yet another woman was charged with aggravated robbery after allegedly robbing two Knicks fans at knifepoint in downtown San Antonio during the NBA Finals. Seriously, what is going on?
But let’s end on a high note: Amar’e Stoudemire is officially a Hall of Famer, and he had some amazing words for the Knicks. He talked about embracing the challenge when the team was in a deficit, with only “one playoffs in 10 years, no All-Stars.” He loved it, wanted to bring players like Carmelo to experience the city. That’s the kind of attitude we need!
What’s next? The season is right around the corner. With McBride’s future up in the air and a clear need for center depth, all eyes are on the Knicks front office. Will they make a move? Who’s going to step up? Get ready, it’s going to be an interesting ride!
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Originally reported by Posting and Toasting.
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