The future of guard Miles McBride and whether or not the New York Knicks will be able to come to an agreement on an extension for the longtime Knicks is one of the biggest unanswered questions the franchise needs to face and it seems like the time it's taking to come to an agreement is starting to get to McBride.

McBride is entering into the final year of his contract with the Knicks and is eligible for another extension that could keep him in New York for the foreseeable future, but the finances at play seem to be limiting the Knicks as to what they can do to keep the fan-favorite guard. 

The Knicks, specifically owner James Dolan, are adamant about not going into the second apron and currently have just over $3.2 million left in space before hitting that threshold, but trying to keep McBride on a long-term deal may be just enough to push the Knicks over that limit, which is the main reason holding up any kind of agreement. 

With stars like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Antony Towns eligible for extensions as well, as is Josh Hart, the Knicks have a lot on their minds when it comes to managing payroll, so with McBride's contract also lingering over their heads, he may be the odd man out if it comes to sacrificing players to stay under the NBA's financial limits. 

But while the finances at play may have left McBride's future in doubt, McBride's actual feelings about his place within the Knicks certainly aren't.

McBride has been with the Knicks since 2021 and is the longest-tenured Knick on the roster. 

Since discussions about his possible extension first began, McBride has repeatedly affirmed how much being a Knick means to him and how much he was valued the embrace the fanbase has given him.

He's given every indication that he wants to stay a Knick as long as possible, including in a recent interview with New York Daily News, though his affirmation in that interview come with a twinge of frustration that a deal isn't already done.

"I'm a little disappointed... I hope we come to some type of agreement. I’ve played thru injury," McBride said (via Kristian Winfeld). 

The idea that the Knicks would have to part with McBride after he has not only made clear how much he values the franchise, but has also taken large strides as a player, would certainly be "disappointing," as McBride described it. 

The business side of the NBA is of course undeniable and sometimes hard decision have to be made when it comes to managing payroll, but the Knicks have been a team that thrive on connection more than more and there are few players that better exemplify that connection than McBride.