 However a month later, The Independent broke the news that McKnight had been issued with a three-month suspension for testing positive for marijuana, along with former Leicester star Steve Bucknall, who had also been released by his club.A statement from the club confirmed McKnight was released because of the failed drugs test, though the player denied ever using the banned substance.The Heat secured the 2006–07 League title thanks to a highly impressive 114–85 victory over London United at the Spectrum on 8 April.