Following an Eastern Conference finals loss to the Indiana Pacers last season, the New York Knicks are preparing for a deep playoff run in a wide-open East.
After signing Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele this summer, New York still has room for one veteran-minimum contract ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. The Knicks have been linked to several backcourt options, including Malik Beasley, Ben Simmons, Landry Shamet and Seth Curry, though they could target another veteran to round out their roster.
Malcolm Brogdon, who spent the 2024-25 campaign with the Washington Wizards, has been linked to the Knicks throughout free agency and remains a viable option for the club.
Malcolm Brogdon’s injury history raises concerns for Knicks
James L. Edwards III of The Athletic suggests that Brogdon could be a positive presence for the Knicks, though his injury history could prevent the team from signing him.
“I’m not sure the Knicks want to use their limited resources on someone who has the injury history of Brogdon, but he’s a solid veteran who, at the very least, should be a good locker-room presence,” he wrote. “… Brogdon, when healthy, is a good player who would fill a void or two for the Knicks. But banking on him remaining healthy might be a lot to ask.”
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Brogdon has appeared in only 63 regular-season games over the past two seasons, though his impact when available is undeniable.
Over his nine-year career, the 2016-17 Rookie of the Year has averaged 15.4 points, 4.8 assists and 4.2 rebounds across 29.1 minutes per game. He has yet to average fewer than 10 points per game in a season and is a career 38.8 percent shooter from beyond the arc.
Still, the Knicks are looking to compete for their first title since 1973 and will likely target a reliable option off the bench. Brogdon is a talented player and is just three years removed from winning the Sixth Man of the Year award with the Boston Celtics. However, New York has other options it can explore, many of whom carry less injury risk than the veteran point guard.
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