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Miles McBride of the New York Knicks reacts to a foul call during the first quarter of the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n
The New York Knicks<\/a> officially lost one of their most reliable backcourt pieces for an extended stretch on Friday, as guard Miles McBride<\/a> underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury.<\/p>\n McBride confirmed the procedure in an emotional post on social media, signaling both gratitude and resolve as his season was put on hold.<\/p>\n \u201cGod is good! I will be back better and willing to do WHATEVER is needed to help this team win,\u201d McBride wrote<\/a>. \u201cThanks for all the support and well wishes. God Bless The surgery was first reported by Fred Katz of The Athletic<\/a>, who noted the procedure could sideline McBride until the playoffs<\/a>, depending on recovery.<\/p>\n According to SNY\u2019s Ian Begley<\/a>, citing league sources, the \u201ctimeline for McBride to return post surgery is 6-8 weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n Surgery Halts Career Season for Knicks Guard<\/p>\n The timing of the injury could hardly have been worse for New York.<\/p>\n McBride, 24, was having the most productive season of his career, averaging 12.9 points in 28.0 minutes per game \u2014 primarily off the bench \u2014 while emerging as one of the Knicks\u2019 most dependable perimeter threats.<\/p>\n He has connected on 42 percent of his nearly seven three-point attempts per game, ranking second among regular rotation players behind Landry Shamet<\/a>, who is shooting 44.3 percent.<\/p>\n McBride\u2019s combination of shot-making and on-ball defense had made him a fixture in tight games, particularly alongside Jalen Brunson<\/a>.<\/p>\n McBride\u2019s Injury Timeline Came Into Focus Late<\/p>\n McBride has missed the Knicks\u2019 last five games, with the team listing his absence as \u201cleft ankle injury management.\u201d He originally sprained his ankle in December, an injury that sidelined him for nearly three weeks.<\/p>\n The ankle designation masked a deeper issue, with the core muscle injury ultimately requiring surgical intervention \u2014 a development that reshapes New York\u2019s rotation as the postseason approaches.<\/p>\n Knicks Pivot Quickly at Trade Deadline<\/p>\n Within hours of Katz\u2019s report, the Knicks moved decisively to address the void.<\/p>\n According to \u00a0ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania<\/a>, New York acquired guard Jose Alvarado<\/a> from the New Orleans Pelicans<\/a> before Thursday\u2019s trade deadline in exchange for Dalen Terry<\/a>, two second-round picks, and cash considerations.<\/p>\n Alvarado is expected to step directly into McBride\u2019s role as the primary backup to Brunson.<\/p>\n Alvarado\u2019s Homecoming Adds Emotional Layer<\/p>\n Alvarado\u2019s arrival carries significance beyond roster construction.<\/p>\n A Brooklyn native, he starred at Christ the King High School and grew up idolizing Carmelo Anthony<\/a>, making his return to New York a natural fit. He also shares strong ties to Puerto Rico, having represented the island in international competition \u2014 a connection that further resonates with the fan base.<\/p>\n Nicknamed \u201cGrand Theft Alvarado\u201d for his ability to generate steals, the 27-year-old guard brings career averages of 8.1 points, 3.0 assists, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.2 steals, along with a relentless, defense-first style that aligns closely with the Knicks\u2019 identity.<\/p>\n Locker Room Embrace, Debut Delayed<\/p>\n Alvarado\u2019s addition was quickly embraced internally.<\/p>\n Josh Hart<\/a>\u00a0welcomed him publicly<\/a>, posting \u201cJOSEEEEEEE\u201d on X shortly after the deal was announced. Hart and Alvarado were briefly teammates in New Orleans during the 2021\u201322 season and share a similar high-energy approach.<\/p>\n Still, the Knicks will have to wait to see Alvarado in uniform.<\/p>\n He was not with the team for Friday\u2019s marquee matchup against the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons<\/a>, as he has yet to clear the post-trade process.<\/p>\n Begley reported<\/a> that\u00a0Alvarado and Terry must pass physicals before officially joining their respective teams.<\/p>\n If all goes as expected, Alvarado\u2019s Knicks debut could come Sunday against the Boston Celtics<\/a>, with his first appearance at Madison Square Garden projected for Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers<\/a>.<\/p>\n For now, the Knicks move forward without McBride \u2014 but with a clear plan to absorb the loss as they push toward the postseason.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tAlder Almo<\/a> is a sports journalist covering the NBA for Heavy.com. He has more than 20 years of experience in local and international media, including broadcast, print and digital. He previously covered the Knicks for Empire Sports Media and the NBA for Off the Glass. Alder is from the Philippines and is now based in Jersey City, New Jersey. 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