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Knicks Acquire Alvarado to Strengthen Backcourt Depth

2/11/2026

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The Knicks acquired Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans at the 2026 NBA trade deadline to bolster backcourt depth after Miles McBride's injury.
They first traded Guerschon Yabusele to the Chicago Bulls for Dalen Terry, then sent Terry and two second-round picks to the Pelicans to complete the Alvarado deal.
Alvarado has averaged 7.9 points and 3.1 assists this season and scored 12 points in his Knicks debut.

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The Knicks acquired Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans at the 2026 NBA trade deadline to bolster backcourt depth after Miles McBride's injury.
They first traded Guerschon Yabusele to the Chicago Bulls for Dalen Terry, then sent Terry and two second-round picks to the Pelicans to complete the Alvarado deal.
Alvarado has averaged 7.9 points and 3.1 assists this season and scored 12 points in his Knicks debut.