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Knicks Gauge Trade Market for Guerschon Yabusele Before Feb. 5 Deadline

His diminished role under Mike Brown has prompted New York to explore options.

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Overview

  • Reporting led by The Athletic indicates New York is testing interest in moving Yabusele ahead of the Feb. 5 trade cutoff, with no deal in place as of Dec. 23.
  • Yabusele’s minutes and production have cratered in New York to 9.6 minutes, 3.0 points and 2.2 rebounds per game on 39.4% shooting.
  • He is earning $5.5 million this season with a $5.7 million player option for 2026–27, and multiple executives say the Knicks will likely need to attach assets to move the deal.
  • League chatter has New York targeting a backup ballhandler and frontcourt depth, with Ayo Dosunmu, Jose Alvarado and Marvin Bagley III cited as plausible options.
  • Cap and roster constraints—proximity to the second apron, 14 standard contracts and limited flexibility—shape trade construction and could necessitate including players like Miles McBride, Landry Shamet, Pacome Dadiet or Tyler Kolek, or using second-round picks.