​As the New York Knicks look ahead to the start of the regular season, one of their biggest question marks in regard to the future of the franchise is what to do with fan-favorite guard Miles McBride. The longest-tenured Knick on the roster is heading into the final year of his contract and up for an extension, but considering the Knicks limited financial state and the need to to extend several other higher-tier stars, McBride could find himself left out. The Knicks are a little less than $4 million below the second apron, a limit that owner James Dolan has made clear in the past that he’s not willing to cross over. New York Knicks guard Miles McBride( 2) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesWorking with that limit in mind and knowing that stars like Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart are all eligible for extensions as well could make things difficult to also extend McBride, whose value has been elevated by the Knicks’ 2026 championship the same way that the rest of the roster has been. McBride Loves New YorkBut even if the finances involved make things difficult, one thing that the Knicks don’t have to worry about is McBride’s actual desire to stay in New York. In a recent interview, McBride affirmed how much playing in New York means to him and how much joy he’s found being embraced by the passionate fan base. New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) with guard Miles McBride (2) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images”It’s the only team I’ve known,” McBride, who was debuted for the Knicks in 2021, said (via NBA_NewYork on X). “It’s seen me grow up. It’s seen me develop. The community here has welcomed me in. I feel like from day one it’s just been a lot of love and couldn’t have been more appreciative of being here.”It’s not the first time that McBride has affirmed his love for New York and that sentiment from him being so often made public is a good sign that on least his side of negotiations, he’ll likely be cooperative. New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesTeam-Friendly Deal?That could be an advantage for the Knicks. Multiple Knicks like Landry Shamet and Jose Alvarado have already signed team-friendly deals in this offseason alone that kept them in New York when it seemed like they could have gone elsewhere for better paydays or bigger roles and McBride could follow suit. He’s made an average of $4.3 million annually on his current contract and even if he might warrant a better salary, he could be willing to accept something in a similar range if it meant staying with the only team he’s ever known.Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Sergio Estrada-Imagn ImagesAlvarado accepted a contract that only paid slightly more annually than his prev