Veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon surprisingly announced his retirement just one week before the New York Knicks' season opener on Wednesday against the Cleveland
Oct 13, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Malcolm Brogdon dribbles against Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon surprisingly announced his retirement just one week before the New York Knicks ’ season opener on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
. “I have proudly given my mind, body, and spirit to the game over the last few decades. With the many sacrifices it took to get here, I have received many rewards. I am deeply grateful to have arrived to this point on my own terms and now to be able to reap the benefits of my career with my family and friends. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to all who have had a place in my journey.”The 32-year-old had played nine seasons in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers before one-year stops in Boston, Portland, and Washington. The 2017But the Knicks were Brogdon’s fifth team in as many years, and the toll proved to be too much despite appearing to be a key part of New York’s rotation this season. He had played in all four of the Knicks’ preseason games after signing a one-year deal last month. His versatility to play both point and shooting guard had him primed for considerable minutes behind Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, considering new head coach Mike Brown is primed to roll with a far deeper roster compared to the one deployed by previous head coach Tom Thibodeau. With legitimate championship aspirations after making their first Eastern Conference Final in 25 years, the Knicks signed Jordan Clarkson to enter the backcourt equation alongside Miles McBride Now, with Brogdon out of the equation, McBride will figure to be Brunson’s immediate backup at the 1, and Clarkson coming off the bench for Hart at the 2. Tyler Kolek and Landry Shamet could also figure into the rotation.Joe Pantorno has been the executive sports editor of amNewYork since 2020. He covers the New York Mets and is a member of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America . He is also a member of the Pro Hockey Writers’ Association and has covered the New York Islanders for nearly a decade. His previous stops include Bleacher Report and Metro New York, while his work has been featured in the New York Post, Newsday, and Yahoo! Sports.candidate Andrew Cuomo leans on his experience in pursuit of political comebackYaacov Agam: The architect of the invisible with his kinetic artThe Midnight Garden Gala: Where New York’s waterfront went full bloomJonathan Diller, NYPD cop gunned down in 2024 added to NYPD’s memorial wall in Manhattan
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