Knicks just made their stance on Deuce McBride crystal clear

Jan 15, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) reacts to his score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesIf and when the New York Knicks make a trade to increase their flexibility ahead of the regular season, it is not going to include Deuce McBride.

In his latest dispatch over at SNY, insider Ian Begley writes that he would be “surprised” if the 25-year-old gets moved to drum up the team’s breathing room beneath the second apron. He adds that “key stakeholders” inside the organization view McBride as essential, and that interest from…