Miles McBride, Knicks in Extension Talks Despite Cap Constraints

Miles McBride and the New York Knicks remain in regular contact regarding a multi-year extension, though team payroll constraints make a deal tricky. Entering the final season of his 3-year, $13 million contract after posting career highs of 12.0 points per game and 41.3% 3-point shooting, McBride has outplayed his deal. However, owner James Dolan's $221 million second-apron cap mandate limits flexibility alongside future deals for Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson, making a trade a possible fallback.