Knicks notes: the future of Miles McBride as a counter option, the potential of Mitchell Robinson as an appetizer

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley analyzes the latest news Knicks News in view of the APRI of the 2025-26 season and replies to the question of a reader on the team …

Wild Deuces

Miles McBride It seems that he is ready for the regular season. He scored 12 team points in seven shots in 21 minutes during the Knickson Victory of the Knicks on the Sixers in Abu Dhabi. It was active on both ends of the floor, ending with three thefts and five rebounds (two offensive).

McBride hit two of his four attempts in three points and seemed comfortable and confident with the ball in his hand. Obviously, you shouldn’t do too much of what you see in Preseason. But his comedy deserves it to look due to the decisions of the roster for the Knicks.
If the Knicks want to keep both Landry Shamet AND Malcolm Brogdon In the roster, they should have exchanged a player. Commerce is necessary because they must create enough space under the second apron to keep both players.

Operations involving McBridePacome Dadiet OR Tyler Kolek They are the most direct paths to travel that hiring (even if the Knicks exchanged Kolek, maintained both veterans and had not made other exchanges, they would not be able to sign another veteran during the season).

I would still expect the Knicks to let things go during the field/presets before they move to keep both Brogdon and Shamet. But if I am betting at the beginning of the Preval, I am still betting that both Brodgon and Shame- if they are in the roster of the regular season. This Knicks team has a great opportunity to play in June. That’s why I think they will in the end will go with the veteran depth, to Brogdon and Shamet.

So who would have mistaken to make room for veterinarians? Moving McBride would have done the job, but I would be surprised if New York had chosen to move him in the midst of the roster crisis. The Knicks really appreciate McBride and the main parties concerned believe they need the fifth year guard in the roster to achieve their goals.

The opposing teams actually hope that the Knicks make McBride available. The 25 -year -old is in the second year of a three -year extension of $ 13 million. It is highly appreciated by multiple teams throughout the championship. His production, age and contractual situation are all attractive. Even the Knicks appreciate it a lot and they have not been funny offers of commerce at this point, for people who are familiar with the matter.

Start Mitch

Knicks Head Coach Mike Brown He started Robinson in the center in the Preseason apri and had a nice appearance. He interrupted things in defense and closed with five offensive rebounds in 18 minutes. He had 16 rebounds in general (although it should be noted that the Sixers shot below 34 percent from the field in the first half).

However, he had to be encouraging for the Knicks to see Robinson on the floor and productive in the preset. He lost most of the regular season last year while recovering from out of season surgery. When healthy, Robinson has a clear impact on the game. If the Knicks begin Robinson alongside City of Karl-Antony In the regular season, it will be a significant change compared to last season.

Last year, the Knicks remained in the blocked with a five initials of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Bridges Mikal, Og anunoby And cities for most of the season. They inserted Robinson in the initial formation in the middle of the Eastern Conference finals against the Pacers.

Robinson is also in the last year of his current contract. If healthy, it will receive significant offers in the agency free next summer. Knicks can sign it with an extension during the season. The last time it was admissible to the extension, Robinson entered the free agency and was ultimately signed by the Knicks.

I don’t think the lack of an extension indicates that the Knicks do not appreciate Robinson. The club sent at least one member of the technical staff to work with Robinson on site in offseason.

You have concerns that Brown could try to put a square piece in a round hole. They may not be athletic enough to be successful with that time. Don Nelson tried something similar in 97 and ended quickly and badly. Remember? Do you have to have the right staff for that style? – @jeffglotzer

This is an interesting point and it is something that an opposing front office has recently raised. They wondered if the Knicks had the staff to play quickly. Obviously, Brown wants to push the rhythm. It will be interesting to see if this team is actually equipped to play quickly or if Brown needs to adjust his expectations to pace the game.