Miles McBride Cleared to Play Monday Against Heat Amidst Knicks' Injury Concerns

Miles McBride has been cleared to play in Monday's game against the Miami Heat, as reported by Steve Popper of Newsday. Previously listed as questionable, McBride participated in the morning shootaround and has the green light to play. This availability is particularly crucial for the New York Knicks, as both Jalen Brunson (ankle) and OG Anunoby (hamstring) are sidelined, indicating McBride is likely to see significant playing time. McBride, a 25-year-old guard, signed a three-year, $13 million contract extension in December 2023. His career includes playing college basketball at West Virginia University, where he earned Big 12 All-Freshman Team and Second Team All-Big 12 honors. He was drafted 36th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Thunder and subsequently traded to the Knicks.