Malcolm Brogdon Retires from NBA After Nine Seasons
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Guard Malcolm Brogdon informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, that he is retiring from the NBA, bringing his nine-season career to an end shortly before the New York Knicks open training camp for the 2025-26 campaign.
Brogdon, 32, had signed with New York on Sept. 12 and was expected to earn a regular rotation role under new coach Mike Brown. Instead, he notified team officials of his decision after weeks of contemplation.
Recent Performance and Health
Last season with the Washington Wizards, the 6-foot-4 guard appeared in a career-low 24 games, averaging 12.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists. According to Basketball Reference, he played only 63 contests over the past two years as injuries continued to limit his availability.
Statement on Retirement
“Today, I officially begin my transition out of my basketball career,” Brogdon said in a statement released through Charania. “I have proudly given my mind, body and spirit to the game over the last few decades. With the many sacrifices it took to get here, I have received many rewards. I am deeply grateful to have arrived to this point on my own terms and now to be able to reap the benefits of my career with my family and friends.”
Award-Winning Career
Selected 36th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2016 draft out of the University of Virginia, the Georgia native captured NBA Rookie of the Year honors in 2017. He later won the league’s Sixth Man of the Year award with the Boston Celtics in 2022-23, becoming only the second player—alongside Mike Miller—to collect both accolades.
Brogdon’s best statistical season came with the Indiana Pacers in 2020-21, when he posted career highs of 21.2 points and 5.3 rebounds after averaging a career-best 7.1 assists the year before. He also logged stints with the Portland Trail Blazers and Wizards before signing with New York.
Career Totals
Across 463 regular-season games (296 starts) for five franchises, Brogdon averaged 15.3 points, 4.7 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 29.1 minutes.
The Knicks now enter training camp with Jalen Brunson as their lone established point guard following Brogdon’s departure.
Source: Basketball Insiders
