New York Knicks guard Malcolm Brogdon announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Brogdon played for five teams over his nine years in the league and was expected to play his 10th season as a member of the New York Knicks before announcing his decision to retire.
He was the 2016-17 Rookie of the Year and the 2022-23 Sixth Man of the Year. While he had still shown an ability to compete at a high level in recent years, Brogdon was expected to be a backcourt depth piece and reserve playmaker.
Here’s what Brogdon’s announcement means for him and the New York Knicks:
Why did Malcolm Brogdon retire?
Brogdon released a statement on his decision to retire.
“I have proudly given my mind, body and spirit to the game over the last few decades,” Brogdon said. “… I am deeply grateful to have arrived at this point on my own terms. …”
What does this mean for Knicks’ roster?
With Brogdon’s decision to retire, New York is expected to have an open roster spot.
He had only been with the team for a month and would have had to compete for minutes on the floor with backup guards Jordan Clarkson, Miles McBride and Landry Shamet on the roster.
What does this mean for Knicks’ salary cap?
NBA teams had until Saturday to waive a player on a non-guaranteed contract and not incur a salary cap charge, according to SNYtv’s Ian Begley.
Brogdon was one of three veterans on the roster, along with Shamet and Garrison Mathews, to be on non-guaranteed deals with the Knicks.
Brogdon signed a 1-year deal worth $2.3 million with the Knicks on Sept. 15.