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Mikal Bridges, on the other hand, is going through a trying period, to say the least. The man the Knicks traded five first-round picks for is shooting 39 percent from the field and 30 percent from 3 in March — the latter number he’s doing for the second month in a row. Bridges primarily takes high-variance shots in this offense, and part of that is on him. The 3s are a natural part of Brown’s offense, but the mid-range jumpers Bridges relies on heavily are a choice. His layups mostly come in transition and, because of that, he rarely gets to the free-throw line. So, when the jumper isn’t falling, his performances can be loud for the wrong reasons. Defensively, Bridges has been fine. But he’s better off the ball, jumping passing lanes, than he has been as the primary on-ball defender. This starting lineup needs a dogged on-ball defender, and that role just doesn’t consistently suit Bridges. Shamet has done that job more consistently this season. The injured Miles McBride, too, might be a better option in that department.
Ian Begley: Mike Brown said Miles McBride has progressed to taking contact in his rehab from sports hernia surgery. The Knicks say McBride is doing on-court work, taking contact and progressing well. No reason at this point to think McBride won't be fully ready for the postseason.
Knicks Videos: "I still think there's positivity there, things have been going well. I don't think there's any reason to fret or worry about Miles McBride not being back and ready to go for the postseason. That's the trajectory that I've heard about and talked to people about, and I haven't heard anything different than that." - Ian on Deuce McBride Ian, @JCMacriNBA, and @Krisplashed discuss all things Knicks on The Putback with @IanBegley
"I still think there's positivity there, things have been going well.
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) March 5, 2026
I don't think there's any reason to fret or worry about Miles McBride not being back and ready to go for the postseason.
That's the trajectory that I've heard about and talked to people about, and I haven't… pic.twitter.com/kpucwAB4E0
Ian Begley: Timeline for Miles McBride to return post surgery is 6-8 weeks, per league sources
Ramona Shelburne: Key background for the Knicks’ Jose Alvarado trade. According to a league source, Miles McBride had a full evaluation of his left ankle due to soreness from a previous injury. During this period, McBride had additional evaluations to some other ongoing ailments that he’s been dealing with that hasn’t caused him to miss any time. The additional evaluations showed that McBride has a core muscle injury and he will be out until further notice.
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Fred Katz: BREAKING: Knicks guard Miles “Deuce” McBride will undergo surgery Friday on a core muscle injury, more commonly referred to as a sports hernia, and could be sidelined until the playoffs, league sources tell @jledwardsiii.bsky.social and myself. Story coming soon.
Ian Begley: Mitchell Robinson and Miles McBride are both out tomorrow at Washington due to left ankle injury management, Knicks say. Robinson will likely play vs DEN, the second game of back-to-back. McBride will miss his 4th straight game with ankle injury management
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Stefan Bondy: Josh Hart (ankle soreness) and Miles McBride (ankle injury management) are both QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s game against the Blazers. Mitchell Robinson is not on the injury report.
Kris Pursiainen: Asked Jalen Brunson about Deuce McBride's comments yesterday that the Knicks may have gotten a bit too high in their highs: Said he can see it given the team's transition from the playoff-like Cup environment back to regular season games, but they need to be better.
Ian Begley: One thing Miles McBride mentioned in post game interview was guys possibly getting too comfortable because of success - both last year & earlier this year. He said winning earlier in year masked some of NYK’s issues; those issues still remain but, as McBride noted, Knicks have been playing higher caliber of opponent lately. Knicks have dropped 9 of their last 11.
Among players attempting five or more three-pointers per game, Christie ranks inside the league’s top tier in three-point percentage. He is shooting 44.3%, placing him in the same efficiency range as several established perimeter threats, including Jamal Murray (45.1%), Sam Merrill (45.5%), and Miles McBride (43.4%).
