Knicks Prodded to Shop Guerschon Yabusele as Trade Targets Emerge

Overview

• SNY’s David Vertsberger suggests targeting Clippers forward Nicolas Batum to add dependable shooting and flexibility to New York’s second unit.
• Vertsberger, citing SNY insider Ian Begley, also highlights Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado as a defensive spark whose salary lines up with Yabusele’s for a potentially simple match.
• Further big-man ideas include a reunion with former Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa or a move for 76ers center Andre Drummond to bolster frontcourt depth.
• Guerschon Yabusele has logged about 9.9 minutes per game with 3.2 points on roughly 40% shooting, struggling to secure a role under Mike Brown.
• No deal has been reported as the NBA Cup–winning, East-leading Knicks assess targeted bench upgrades in the run-up to the trade deadline.