Miles McBride wants to remain with the New York Knicks long-term, but the team’s unwillingness to cross the second tax apron has created uncertainty surrounding his future.

Kristian Winfield reported on New York Daily News that McBride is disappointed with the state of extension talks as he enters the final season of his three-year, $13 million contract.

“I’m a little disappointed… I hope we come to some type of agreement. I’ve played thru injury,” McBride said, per Winfield.

McBride, 26, has developed from a limited reserve into an important part of the Knicks’ rotation since being selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft. His role and production have increased each season, with his minutes rising from 9.3 per game as a rookie to 26.3 last season.

In 41 games during the 2025-26 campaign, McBride averaged career highs of 12.0 points and 2.6 assists while shooting 42.3 percent from the field and 41.3 percent from three-point range. He made 2.7 three-pointers per game on 6.6 attempts and also averaged 2.4 rebounds and 0.9 steals.

McBride’s 41.3 percent three-point shooting ranked as the best mark of his career, while his 12.0 points per game represented a substantial increase from the 9.5 he averaged in 2024-25.

The Knicks have kept McBride in a prominent role while building a championship roster around Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart. New York went 53-29 during the 2025-26 regular season before winning 16 of 19 playoff games to capture its first NBA championship since 1973.

However, owner James Dolan has publicly stated that the Knicks will not cross the second tax apron, creating financial limitations as the organization tries to retain its core.

New York has already re-signed several rotation pieces this offseason, including Landry Shamet on a four-year, $24 million contract, Jose Alvarado on a three-year, $14.4 million deal and Mohamed Diawara on a four-year, $11.3 million contract.

The Knicks also lost Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics after declining to match his four-year, $47.4 million contract. They subsequently added veteran center depth through Andre Drummond, James Wiseman and Drew Eubanks.