Veteran forward Doug McDermott announced his retirement from the NBA on Friday, November 13, 2026, concluding a 12-year career that included a 55-game stint with the New York Knicks. The sharpshooter, drafted 11th overall in 2014, played for six franchises and was known for his elite three-point shooting and off-ball movement.
McDermott's professional career began when the Denver Nuggets selected him, but he was traded to the Chicago Bulls on draft night. He spent his first two-and-a-half seasons in Chicago before a trade sent him to the Oklahoma City Thunder. His time there was brief, leading to a key move to the New York Knicks in 2017 as part of the Carmelo Anthony trade. McDermott appeared in 55 games for the Knicks, providing floor spacing before being traded again to the Dallas Mavericks. In Dallas, he played 26 games alongside Dirk Nowitzki under coach Rick Carlisle.
Rick Carlisle, who coached McDermott in Dallas, reflected warmly on the forward's impact. "The first time I worked with him was in Dallas, he came to us in a trade," Carlisle said. "He had a really good two months playing on our second unit." Carlisle highlighted a lineup featuring JJ Barea, Yogi Ferrell, McDermott, Nowitzki, and Dwight Powell, praising them as great ball movers and skilled players who loved the game.
After his stint with the Mavericks, McDermott entered free agency in the summer of 2018. He signed a three-year, $22 million contract with the Indiana Pacers, where he enjoyed the most stability of his career. McDermott played all three seasons of that deal in Indiana, becoming a fan favorite for his relentless shooting and smart cuts. His retirement news comes just after the Pacers edged the Knicks 106-104 on November 13, a game that highlighted the competitive Eastern Conference landscape.
The Knicks head into their next game looking to snap a two-game skid. Their recent form shows three wins and two losses in their last five, but consecutive losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers (107-115 on November 11) and the Pacers have stalled momentum. Before that, the team secured impressive wins, including a 117-85 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on November 10. The team's full schedule, including their next fixture against the Toronto Raptors on November 15, is available on our schedule page. McDermott's retirement marks the end of an era for a respected role player whose journey touched multiple teams, including a chapter in New York.
