{
  "id": 7717984,
  "title": "Knicks Trade Pitch Swaps Miles McBride for Young Center After Konchar, Eubanks Deals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/knicks-trade-pitch-swaps-miles-mcbride-for-young-center-after-konchar",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:30:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/knicks-trade-pitch-swaps-miles-053056726.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Knicks finalized their roster on Tuesday by signing free agents John Konchar and Drew Eubanks. Eubanks, a defensive-minded wing, is expected to compete for the 15th and final roster spot during training camp. With the addition of Eubanks, the Knicks are seeking a third big man to play alongside Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond. If they don't secure a roster spot for Eubanks, they could trade guard Miles McBride, who would be sent to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Moussa Diabate. The Hornets would receive the Knicks' Miles McBride, while the Phoenix Suns would receive Gradey Dick and Isaiah Jackson. Diabate, a 24-year-old Frenchman, showed starter potential last year with 7.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game for the Hornets. He could thrive alongside the Knicks' guard-heavy rotation, particularly with Jalen Brunson, Jose Alvarado, and Jordan Clarkson. Charlotte may let Diabate go because he hits unrestricted free agency next summer, forcing them to choose between him and Ryan Kalkbrenner as their long-term center. The Knicks, under owner James Dolan, must stay under the second apron, making it difficult to pay McBride. Despite being one of the NBA's premier backup guards, McBride is an impending unrestricted free agent, and the Knicks could trade him for a high-upside youngster like Diabate, who could potentially become a long-term fit on the Knicks if Drummond proves to be a one-year rental.",
  "summary": "The New York Knicks took a step closer to finalizing their roster on Tuesday with the signings of free agents John Konchar and Drew Eubanks. The post Knicks Trade Pitch Swaps Miles McBride for Young Center After Konchar, Eubanks Deals appeared first on HEAVY.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}