Malcolm Brogdon, who joined the Knicks on a non-guaranteed deal, is confident in his ability to win a regular season roster spot in training camp, writes Kristian Winfield for the New York Daily News. That confidence showed in Brogdon’s claims that he turned down other chances with NBA teams in order to join New York.
“I come here with the expectation I’m going to make the team,” Brogdon said today. “I feel what I bring to the table and have to offer, I can help this team. The decision is out of my control but I feel like I have what it takes to help this team.”
Brogdon, a nine-year NBA veteran, holds career averages of 15.3 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game on .463/.388/.874shooting splits, but three of the last four years have been beset by injuries. He appeared in a career-low 24 games in 2024/25.
However, he spent last season, as well as ’23/24, on teams that were not in win-now positions, and Brogdon said he’s feeling good about the chance to be back on a team with loftier ambitions.
“Going into my 10th year, I wanted to be in a good organization that’s competing and trying to win a championship,” he said. “I had that in Milwaukee, Boston, and here I think there’s a real shot.”
Winfield notes that ball-handling around star Jalen Brunson was an area of weakness for the Knicks last season, and that the addition of Brogdon, as well as free agent signing Jordan Clarkson, could go a long way toward addressing that issue. Brogdon also brings a defensive steadiness that could allow him to play alongside Brunson.
Brogdon, for his part, is aware of the potential benefit he could bring in such minutes.
“Anything that can take pressure off Jalen is the big goal going forward with this team,” he said. “That’s what I want to do this year: Take pressure off him on both sides of the ball — and everybody else.”
Brogdon elaborated on this topic, and how he sees himself in the context of the team, writes Dan Martin for the New York Post.
“This is a roster that in the past has been in need of more ball-handlers and more creators, more versatile players that can handle the ball,” Brogdon said. “I think I bring that. I can help guard. I’m a Swiss Army knife in a lot of ways and have a lot of strengths.”
Brogdon also believes that his experience in the recent phase of his career, as he’s become a bit more of a journeyman, can help him seamlessly integrate into new coach Mike Brown‘s system.
“The last three years I’ve had three different systems, different playing styles and different coaches,” Brogdon said. “I do think that gives me an edge on other new guys coming here, being able to adjust fast. I think that’s what this league is all about: Who can adjust fastest.”
Brogdon added that he’d been talking to the Knicks for a while before signing an Exhibit 9 deal with them.
“I was really set on being on the Knicks,” he said.
I am really curious to see the Knicks this season. I like their roster.
Dadiet, Diawara and James Nnaji for cash and a 2nd or Timme or Wolf
Yes definitely sign Brogdon
Wouldn’t work for either team. The Knicks need to carry 14 while remaining under the apron. Diawara is definitely going to make the roster because they have to have at least one with draft rights that signs for the rookie minimum. The other spot would go to someone making the veteran minimum. There are five in camp competing for it but only two have a realistic shot – Brogdon and Shamet. They would need to move someone else to keep both.
The Nets need to reach the floor, but have a full camp roster including a few non-guaranteed or partially guaranteed contracts. The Nets would need to move one of their top 15 guaranteed contracts and take about $4M-$5M more back in salary than they send out. If they can’t do that, they could guarantee the non-guaranteed contracts to reach the floor then waive them to get down to 15, not counting the three 2-way players.
I agree. I just like having at least one young player 1-5. They decided no on Pate,James Nnaji, Warren and are decided they don’t like Dadiet. I would like them to have Warren, Pate, Dadiet, Diawara and James Nnaji 1-5 developing together but they don’t. So give Dadiet, Diawara and James Nnaji a chance at a good career chance for them in Brooklyn, Brooklyn also needs a young PF, SF and C like above. Doing each other’s team a favor. Wolf or Timme and a 2nd in return helps both teams .
Or promote McCullar and two way Diawara.
I would trade Dadiet, Diawara and James Nnaji for something
Thank you, Luke! Finally, somebody else joining the Wolf brigade with me. What a pickup he would be! And why don’t the Nets think more of Timme? If I’m running the Knicks, I go after both of these guys, because they’re both a lot better than all of the marginal/nonguaranteed players they have.
Timme will get a chance in training camp but it’s unlikely that he’d make the roster unless they can convert his standard contract to a two-way. They have a full roster and it’s unlikely that they’d free two spots in the top 15 while taking in a bigger salary dump.
Brooklyn should have kept Keon Johnson.
So Timme has compete with these scrubs Tyrese Martin, E.J Liddell and Tyson Etienne okay. Waive those three.
Dadiet, Diawara and James Nnaji for Timme or Wolf. Gives Brooklyn a young 1-5. Compete and develop. Gives NY the roster space and perfect balance
Brooklyn signs Russell Westbrook
“This is a roster that in the past has been in need of more ball handlers and more creators, more versatile players that can handle the ball,” Brogdon said. “I think I bring that. I can help guard.”
He is right with this statement. But Thibs wanted it that way. Bridges and McBride are both capable of doing that and have to. I like Brogdon attitude. Has to healthy though. I welcome the challenge. If he really is ready. Then he will push McBride to be better or out. A Mitch trade could happen sooner than later.
Beats sitting on the couch.
A healthy Brogdon could be a big difference in the Knicks chances…
Love the Brogdon move, but I will hate it if they trade Duece to make room.