Knicks prepare to move Miles McBride due to salary cap constraints
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:38 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The New York Knicks are expected to part ways with guard Miles McBride as the franchise seeks to remain under the NBA second apron for the 2026-27 season. Team management has enforced strict salary cap stipulations, following the departure of Mitchell Robinson earlier this offseason. McBride, who has played for the Knicks on a three-year, $13 million contract, did not sign an extension by the mid-August deadline. He is now set to play the final year of his current deal before entering free agency. Projections suggest he will provide significant production in the upcoming season, ranking as one of the league's most affordable contributors. Potential landing spots for the guard include teams looking to rebuild or clubs seeking depth for title contention, such as the Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, Charlotte Hornets, or Orlando Magic.
- •Miles McBride will enter the final year of his contract with the New York Knicks.
- •The Knicks aim to keep total team salaries below the second apron threshold.
- •McBride earned $3,956,523 for the 2026-27 season.
- •Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento Kings, and Memphis Grizzlies are potential landing spots for McBride.
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks projected to part ways with key 2026 NBA Championship piece
"Due to James Dolan's decision to stay under the second apron, Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are set to lose a key piece of their 2026 NBA championship run - Miles McBride.
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