McBride passes soft extension deadline, stays trade-eligible

His 2026-27 cap hit drops below $4 million.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 41 min read

What happened: A later extension for Miles McBride would prevent an in-season deal before the February deadline. The guard enters the final year of a three-year, $13 million contract signed in December 2023.

Why it matters: New York's crowded guard rotation and need for center depth make McBride a logical midseason trade asset. Andre Drummond is set to back up Karl-Anthony Towns following Mitchell Robinson's departure.

By the numbers: McBride shot 41% from three on 6.6 attempts per game in 2025-26, up from 25% on 1.7 attempts as a rookie. His cap hit falls from $4.33 million to $3.96 million for 2026-27.

What to watch: Watch whether the Knicks restart extension talks or preserve McBride's contract for a move before February.

Sources

Yahoo NBA 2026-09-04T17:18:51.857676+00:00

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