Veteran point guard Malcolm Brogdon has suddenly decided to retire one week before the Knicks open their season, he told ESPN in a statement.

Brogdon, 32 years old and in a competition for the final roster spot with Landry Shamet and Garrison Mathews, was a former second-round pick in 2016 and won the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year during the 2022-23 campaign.

While it’s unclear what prompted his decision to retire so late into training camp and the preseason, his exit now leaves the Knicks without an option for a true backup point guard behind Jalen Brunson.

Malcolm Brogdon dribbles during the Knicks’ game against the Wizards on Oct. 13, 2025. AP

Malcolm Brogdon (5) shoots during the Knicks’ game against the 76ers in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 4, 2025. Getty Images

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