Knicks' Miles McBride: Retreating to bench Saturday
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McBride is not in New York's starting lineup against Atlanta in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs Saturday, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
The Knicks rested their starters for this past Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hornets. That led to McBride entering New York's starting five, and in that 110-96 loss to Charlotte, he played 24 minutes and finished with 21 points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal. The fifth-year pro will revert to a bench role Saturday and will be the primary backup at point guard behind Jalen Brunson.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Starting Sunday
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McBride will start Sunday's game against the Hornets.
McBride will make his first start since Jan. 17 due to the Knicks resting the majority of their starters for the regular-season finale. McBride has played just five games since Jan. 27 due to injury, but he figures to see a substantial role Sunday.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Not listed on injury report
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McBride (pelvis) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Tyler Kolek (oblique) are out for Sunday's game, so McBride could be looking at big minutes and a starting role. Per 36 minutes this season, McBride owns averages of 16.0 points, 3.6 assists, 3.7 triples and 1.2 steals per game.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Available to play
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McBride (pelvis) is available for Friday's game against Chicago.
McBride was given a maintenance day Wednesday against Memphis, but he has the green light to reprise his role as the backup point guard behind Jalen Brunson.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Out Wednesday
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McBride (pelvis) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
After missing 28 straight contests, McBride has appeared in two straight games, totaling three points (1-12 FG), three assists, two rebounds and two blocks in 24 minutes. However, despite the limited workload, McBride isn't going to push himself during the second night of a back-to-back set. In his absence, Jordan Clarkson and Jose Alvarado are candidates for increased roles, especially if Jalen Brunson (ankle), who's listed as questionable, gets ruled out.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Doesn't return Sunday
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McBride (undisclosed) exited Sunday's 111-100 loss to the Thunder in the third quarter and did not return, finishing with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block in 11 minutes.
McBride returned from a 28-game absence during which he underwent sports hernia surgery Feb. 6. He dove for a loose ball in the third quarter and stayed down for an extended period while grabbing at his groin area before limping to the locker room. The Knicks later deemed him doubtful to return due to undisclosed reasons while he was being evaluated, and his status will be worth monitoring ahead of Tuesday's game in Houston.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Exits to locker room
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McBride exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Thunder due to an apparent groin issue, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Making his return from a 28-game absence during which he underwent sports hernia surgery, McBride dove for a loose ball in the third quarter and appeared to grab at his groin area before limping to the locker room. He can be considered questionable to return until further notice.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Will play Sunday
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McBride (pelvis) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
McBride underwent sports hernia surgery Feb. 6 and hasn't played since Jan. 27, so he'll likely operate under a strict minutes restriction during his return. Over 21 appearances off the bench this season, the 25-year-old guard has averaged 11.0 points, 2.6 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per tilt.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Progresses to scrimmaging
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McBride (pelvis) remains without a definitive timetable for a return but has progressed to scrimmaging, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
McBride underwent sports hernia surgery Feb. 6 but recently returned to contact work and has now been cleared to participate in scrimmages. According to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post, the 25-year-old guard is hopeful he will return before the postseason, and for now, he can be considered week-to-week.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Another absence coming
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McBride (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
McBride will be sidelined for a fifth straight game Wednesday, and he remains without a target date to return. He can be considered highly questionable for Friday's game versus Detroit.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Won't play Tuesday
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McBride is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to left ankle injury management.
McBride faces a quick turnaround if he wants to suit up for Wednesday's showdown against the Nuggets. With the guard sidelined, Tyler Kolek should hang onto a meaningful role in the New York backcourt.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Downgraded to doubtful
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McBride (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game versus Portland.
McBride was previously labeled as questionable, suggesting that he's day-to-day. However, he appears likely to miss his second straight contest for New York. That could result in more minutes for Tyler Kolek and Landry Shamet.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Will not play Wednesday
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McBride will not play in Wednesday's game against Toronto due to left ankle management.
McBride logged 30 minutes in Tuesday's victory over Sacramento, adding nine points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and two steals off the bench. However, he will sit out the second leg of the Knicks' back-to-back set. Tyler Kolek and Landry Shamet will likely inherit more minutes as a result, with Jordan Clarkson possibly even re-entering the rotation.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Fares well off bench
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McBride supplied 14 points (5-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 120-66 win over the Nets.
The Knicks ran away with this contest, allowing the team to utilize 14 different players Wednesday. McBride didn't see a big workload for that reason, but he still put on a show in limited run. Over his last seven appearances, McBride has produced averages of 14.6 points, 4.0 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 3.1 three-pointers.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Moves to bench
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McBride will come off the bench Monday against Dallas.
This is an expected move with Jalen Brunson (ankle) returning from a two-game absence. McBride was excellent in 36 minutes against the Suns on Saturday, finishing with 23 points (9-18 FG, 5-12 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists and two steals.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Scores 23 points with five triples
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McBride closed with 23 points (9-18 FG, 5-12 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 106-99 loss to the Suns.
After coughing up three turnovers his last time out, McBride did a much better job of taking care of the rock in this one, dishing out five dimes without committing a single turnover. He's been hot over the past two with Jalen Brunson (ankle) unavailable, posting averages of 24.0 points, 5.5 assists and 5.5 triples per contest. If Brunson can't give it a go Monday versus the Mavericks, McBride will make for a quality streaming option.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Excels in spot start
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McBride produced 25 points (9-16 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and six assists in 37 minutes during Thursday's 126-113 loss to the Warriors.
McBride stepped into the starting lineup Thursday without Jalen Brunson (ankle), and he came through in a big way. The 25-year-old tied his season high in scoring and fell one triple shy of tying his season best in made treys. McBride will move back to the bench once Brunson is cleared to return, but he's been effective even as a reserve, averaging 15.5 points, 3.8 made threes, 2.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists in eight January appearances.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Starting Thursday
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McBride is in the Knicks' starting lineup against the Warriors on Thursday, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
McBride will make his 13th start of the season Thursday (and fourth since Jan. 2) due to the absence of Jalen Brunson (ankle). McBride has scored in double digits in eight of his last nine outings, and over that span he has averaged 14.9 points, 2.8 assists, 2.6 rebounds, 3.3 threes and 0.9 steals over 29.6 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Scores 20 off bench
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McBride chipped in 20 points (6-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Saturday's 130-119 loss to the 76ers.
McBride shifted back to a bench role after a spot start Friday and delivered a highly efficient outing, reaching the 20-point mark for the fourth time this season. He's now scored in double figures in four straight games since returning from an eight-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, including two 20-plus-point efforts. Even with the Knicks' improved depth this season, McBride remains a key role player thanks to his microwave scoring ability and defensive intensity.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Upgraded to probable
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McBride (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
McBridge was previously listed as questionable for New York, but he's now expected to return from a nine-game absence. He may slot right back into his usual role, especially with the emerging Tyler Kolek now battling an ankle issue of his own.
