Miles McBride having difficulty finding his shooting form since coming back

McBride’s Return from Injury Less Worrisome Than Anticipated

HOUSTON — The news surrounding Miles McBride’s reinjury isn’t quite as alarming as it initially appeared.

After making his return on Sunday following a lengthy absence, there were concerns when the Knicks backup guard seemed to aggravate his surgically repaired groin. However, McBride clarified that he was merely experiencing some discomfort linked to the breakdown of scar tissue.

He participated in Tuesday’s game against the Rockets, where the Knicks lost 111-94, managing to play for 13 minutes without further issues. But, his shooting wasn’t sharp, finishing just 1-for-9 from the field.

“Having surgery mid-season is challenging, especially in such a critical area for an athlete,” McBride shared. “It’s definitely going to be a learning curve. But I’m committed to figuring this out.”

Having missed 28 consecutive games since his sports hernia surgery in early February, McBride didn’t have a great outing in his initial game back, going 0-for-3.

During that match, he limped to the locker room after colliding with OKC’s Le Dort while chasing a loose ball. McBride noted the soreness actually began earlier when he was defending a player from the Thunder. Fortunately, it turned out to be just scar tissue breaking down, and he didn’t require an MRI before playing in Houston.

“Scar tissue can tighten everything up, but now it’s more flexible and stretched,” he explained. “When I was defending, I switched gears and the scar tissue gave way, which felt much better.”

“Surgery is a tough process,” he added. “I’m not certain when everything will feel normal again, but I’ll do everything I can to support the team.”

Now, rebuilding his shooting skills is another challenge.

“Honestly, being off for two months has made it a long process to get back on the court and perform at high intensity,” he admitted. “I’ve ramped up the intensity over these last two weeks, but there’s still a lot to work through. It’s going to take some time.”

Amare Stoudemire Inducted into the Hall of Fame

In other news, Amare Stoudemire, a former teammate of McBride’s, has been unexpectedly named a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, as reported by ESPN.

Best known for his time with the Phoenix Suns alongside Steve Nash, Stoudemire also had a standout season with the Knicks after joining as a free agent in 2010.

He and Carmelo Anthony were once seen as cornerstones of a potential championship team, though Stoudemire’s career in New York was marred by injuries, leading to only one playoff series victory during his time with the Knicks.

Over his 14-season career, he earned the Rookie of the Year title, five All-NBA selections, and was named an All-Star six times. Stoudemire also received an induction into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame after converting to Judaism in 2020.