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Malcolm Brogdon Retires a Week Before Opener, Forcing Knicks to Rethink Backup Point Guard

The decision reshapes New York’s depth chart, reducing second‑apron roster pressure.

Malcolm Brogdon looks to pass during the preseason NBA game against the Washington Wizards Monday, Oct. 13.
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Oct 13, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Malcolm Brogdon (5) dribbles against Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Brogdon, 32, announced his retirement to ESPN on Oct. 15 after informing Knicks officials, ending a nine‑season NBA career.
  • He had joined New York on a non‑guaranteed Exhibit 9 deal reported at up to $3.3 million and was on track to make the regular‑season roster after preseason action.
  • His exit leaves a vacancy behind Jalen Brunson, elevating Miles McBride and second‑year guard Tyler Kolek as primary in‑house options for backup point‑guard minutes.
  • With one week until roster deadlines, New York can now decide between camp guards Landry Shamet and Garrison Mathews without the same urgency to execute a cost‑cutting trade.
  • The 2017 Rookie of the Year and 2023 Sixth Man of the Year was limited by injuries in recent seasons, appearing in 24 games last year, and retires with career averages of 15.3 points, 4.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds.