Miles McBride
#2SG · New York Knicks
Height
6'2"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
25
College
West Virginia
Experience
4 yrs
Wingspan
6'8.8"
Reach
8'3.5"
Hand Size
9" × 9.5"
A
B
B-
B
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The Verdict on Miles, in One Read
On the field, Miles McBride grades out as a strong SG for New York Knicks (B- Impact). That places him 37th of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as a clear bargain on the Contract Value Index (A) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is positive (B Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 277 | 12.0 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 42.3% | 37.4% | 78.1% |
| 2025-26 | | 41 | 12.0 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakC+LongevityMid-CareerRecentB-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 41 | 12.0 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 42.3% | B- B- |
| 2024-25 | | 64 | 9.5 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 40.6% | B- B- |
| 2023-24 | | 68 | 8.3 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 45.2% | C- C- |
| 2022-23 | | 64 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 35.8% | F F |
| 2021-22 | | 40 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 29.6% | D- D- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 6/11 | vs SAS | W 107-106 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-4 | -14 |
| Tue, 6/9 | vs SAS | L 111-115 | 9 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$8.3M
Guaranteed
$8.3M
AAV
$4.3M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Cap-table math on Miles McBride's contract works out to a A Contract Value Index given term and player option structure. At $4.3M AAV over two years, McBride is operating at a significant discount relative to his demonstrated role in a championship-caliber rotation—a 5-year veteran who produced 12.0 PPG, 2.6 APG, and 2.4 RPG across 41 games in 2025-26 is delivering solid starter-caliber production on a depth-piece salary. The market for guards with his skill profile and proven playoff durability would typically demand $7M–$9M annually, making this deal a genuine bargain for New York's front office, particularly with the Finals less than two weeks away. At 25 years old and entering his prime earning window, McBride's current contract leaves meaningful room for a future upgrade, but the CVI grade reflects the present reality: he's locked into below-market value while simultaneously proving he belongs in a Finals rotation. The media narrative surrounding his Moeller High School origin story and status as the sixth West Virginia player to reach the championship stage has elevated his profile considerably, yet his underlying statistics remain modest enough that front offices would hesitate to significantly overpay him in an extension. What makes this deal grade at the A level is the alignment of modest salary with steady, dependable performance—McBride has neutralized contract risk for the Knicks while preserving their flexibility to address other roster needs.
Performance Analysis
B-
#37 of 147 Shooting Guards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Miles's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Miles Compares at the Position
Miles McBride ranks 37th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Miles between Christian Braun (B-) just ahead and Jalen Green (B-) just behind.
Graded higher
Christian BraunDenver NuggetsB-Bilal CoulibalyWashington WizardsB-Jaden IveyChicago BullsB-Miles McBrideB-
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About this player
Miles McBride is a player in his 4th NBA season listed at SG for the New York Knicks. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Miles McBride, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A, Performance B-, Sentiment B.
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