NBA Rumors: New York Knicks press for Malcolm Brogdon

Malcolm Brogdon remains one of the best shooting guards available in the free agent market. Just two seasons ago, he was named Sixth Man of the Year, although his recent performance has been limited by injuries, participating in only 63 combined games between Portland and Washington. However, when he was in full form last season, he averaged 12.7 points and 4.1 assists per game, showing that he can bring quality depth to title-contending teams. He is now surrounded by ongoing NBA rumors.

As reported by Jake Fischer in The Stein Line, three teams have shown interest in Brogdon: the Golden State Warriors, the New York Knicks, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, in all three cases, the franchises are waiting for other situations to be resolved before finalizing any signings.

For the Warriors, the delay is linked to Jonathan Kuminga's free agency. The uncertainty of whether Golden State will be able to retain Kuminga has led to an uncomfortable wait. Only when Kuminga's future is determined, the Warriors can assess how much budget they have available to sign players like Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II, and Will Richard. Brogdon could be one of the choices, although nothing is certain.

On the other hand, the Knicks and Timberwolves are keeping Brogdon on hold due to the federal investigation into betting related to Malik Beasley. Although Beasley is no longer a "main" focus of the investigation, he remains a "subject" linked to the case and could face charges. Both franchises have been in contact with Beasley, who finished second in the Sixth Man of the Year voting last season with the Pistons.

With still a month before the start of training camps, the Knicks and Timberwolves (along with the Pistons and other interested teams) can wait to see how the situation unfolds before deciding, considering Brogdon as a backup option.

Thus, Brogdon remains a quality shooting guard seeking his opportunity. His next contract will be for the veteran minimum, a step back from the two-year, $45 million deal he signed with the Pacers in his last season.

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