Knicks sign veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon to one-year deal

The New York Knicks agreed to a one-year deal Friday with veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon, adding a veteran backcourt option as the team continues to reshape the latter part of its roster, reports said.

Brogdon, 32, averaged 15 points, four rebounds and four assists in 24 appearances for the Washington Wizards last season. A second-round pick in 2016, Brogdon was voted NBA Rookie of the Year in 2017 with the Milwaukee Bucks and earned NBA Sixth Man of the Year honors in 2023 with the Boston Celtics. While he spent the past two seasons with Portland and Washington, teams that struggled in the standings, Brogdon has previously served as a key rotation player on playoff contenders.

The signing follows the Knicks’ re-signing of guard Landry Shamet on Thursday and comes after talks with free agent Ben Simmons ended without a deal. Team officials have publicly described the offseason as a period of roster refinement as they seek to balance veteran experience and depth behind their core rotation.

Brogdon’s track record includes playmaking, perimeter scoring and years as a stabilizing presence in guard rotations. He has started and come off the bench over his career, producing offense and taking on defensive assignments at the NBA level. The one-year contract preserves roster flexibility for New York while adding a veteran who has logged significant playoff and regular-season minutes.

Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed in reports. The Knicks entered the offseason aiming to bolster depth and shooting while maintaining cap room for potential midseason adjustments. Brogdon’s addition will be evaluated during training camp and preseason as the Knicks finalize rotations for the coming regular season.

The deal was reported Friday morning. Brogdon’s signing is the latest move in a busy offseason for New York as the franchise seeks to position itself for both immediate competitiveness and longer-term roster construction.