Overview
- Evan Sidery of Forbes reported that New York is actively shopping the forward for a rotational upgrade before the deadline.
- Yabusele is averaging 3.3 points and 2.2 rebounds in under 10 minutes per game after a productive 2024–25 season in Philadelphia.
- He signed a two-year deal worth about $11–12 million, and his $5.5 million 2025–26 salary is viewed as easily absorbable for teams seeking frontcourt depth.
- The Knicks are evaluating veteran frontcourt help, with reporting linking them to a backup center option such as Dallas big man Daniel Gafford.
- Yabusele has said he intends to remain in the NBA long enough to secure pension and lifetime medical benefits for himself and his family.