Former WVU G Miles McBride Signs 3-Year Extension with New York Knicks

Former WVU G Miles “Deuce” McBride has signed an extension with the New York Knicks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. McBride will receive $13 million over the next three years.

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride has agreed on a three-year, $13 million contract extension, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. McBride was the 36th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. pic.twitter.com/YgYPMK4zuA

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 31, 2023

The Knicks traded away guards RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the Raptors, opening up an opportunity for McBride to receive more playing time. McBride played a season-high 18 minutes on Saturday vs. Indiana, scoring five points.

McBride is averaging 2.1 points through 19 games while averaging 5.3 minutes per contest.

McBride saw more opportunities during his second year in the NBA with the Knicks. McBride appeared in 64 games during the 2022-23 season. McBride averaged 3.5 points and 1.1 assists last season. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native shot 36 percent from the field. The Knicks picked up McBride’s team option before NBA free agency began this past offseason.

Miles McBride played two seasons at West Virginia from 2019-21, leading the Mountaineers to an NCAA Tournament appearance during his sophomore year. McBride averaged 15.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.9 steals per game.