Deuce McBride Sends Major Knicks Message Amid Contract Uncertainty
With the new season close, Deuce McBride spoke on the contract question that has followed him all summer.
Deuce McBride, who has been the Knicks' longest-tenured player since signing a three-year, $13 million extension in 2023, finds himself in a contract limbo amid uncertain financial constraints. Despite the team's financial limitations, the veteran guard has proven his worth, averaging 12 points per game and shooting 41.3% from beyond the arc last season. He even played all 19 playoff games, including the Knicks' final appearance in the NBA Finals against San Antonio.
Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, the team's other key players, are also in the same boat, needing new deals. This has left the Knicks in a tricky position, as they cannot exceed the second apron in their financial commitments. The only way out for the Knicks would be to lose one of their title pieces, Deuce McBride, to unrestricted free agency next summer if a contract agreement isn't reached.
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