In order to make room for everyone on the New York Knicks, they may need to get busy in the trade department.
The Knicks have brought in plenty of free agents this offseason. Those include Jordan Clarkson, Guerschon Yabusele, Malcolm Brogdon, Landry Shamet, and Garrison Mathews among others.
However, the Knicks can’t keep everyone. The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III has reported that the Knicks are likely to keep Brogdon and Shamet for the final two roster spots, meaning they’d have to swing a trade.
“New York is leaning toward keeping two of the aforementioned vets, with Shamet and Brogdon leading the way,” Edwards III said. “In order to keep two veterans, though, the Knicks must make a trade.”
In a strange twist, Edwards III mentioned backup guard Miles McBride as a potential trade chip. McBride has taken a sizable leap since taking over sixth man duties when Immanuel Quickley was traded during the 2023-24 season. Last season, McBride averaged 9.5 points per game and shot 37 percent from three-point range.
Despite that, Edwards III doesn’t expect McBride to be dealt.
“My guess is New York won’t worry about McBride and his next deal until after this season, which is why I wouldn’t put my money on him being dealt this season,” he said. “The Knicks are trying to win a championship. Trading McBride to open up a roster spot for Shamet and Brogdon seems counterintuitive to that objective.”