<p>Brogdon retirement robs the Knicks of a steady backup guard and organizational veteran, forcing a rapid reshaping of the second unit.</p><p>His absence leaves Kolek and Miles McBride as the immediate candidates to lift the reserve rotation behind Brunson, with Shamet, Mathews, and Dadiet sharing the load as the team navigates cap constraints and opening-night pressure.</p>

Nine-year veteran retires at 32 after signing a one-year Knicks deal. Versatile guard who can play both backcourt spots; Rookie of the Year with Milwaukee; 21.2 PPG peak with Indiana; Sixth Man of the Year with Boston; career shaped by key trades through Pacers, Celtics, Blazers, Wizards.

Brogdon retires after nine NBA seasons, leaving behind a versatile guard who roamed multiple roles across Milwaukee, Indiana, Boston, and Washington. Last season he contributed 12.7 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 3.1 apg in 24 games for Washington, with a career 43% 3-point clip over 2022-24 before a career-low in 2024-25. His exit reshapes New York’s guard depth as they adjust their backcourt plans.

Brogdon retired rather than join the Knicks, citing a waning hunger after a rough preseason. A nine-year veteran with ROY, Sixth Man, and 50-40-90 credentials, his exit leaves a veteran void and a non-guaranteed Exhibit-9 path for Knicks depth.

Brogdon was added in free agency, adding playmaking and scoring depth to New York’s rotation and maintaining a championship-contending pulse alongside the core.