US EditionKnicks Acquiring Jose Alvarado From Pelicans as McBride Heads for Surgery, AP Source Says
Pelicans traded Jose Alvarado for Dalen Terry, two second-round picks, and cash to manage roster and contract needs, per ESPN sources.
- February 5, 2026, the Knicks acquired Jose Alvarado from the Pelicans for Dalen Terry, two second-round picks, and cash, ESPN's Shams Charania reported.
- With roster flexibility a consideration, New Orleans traded Alvarado to replenish draft capital rather than risk losing him for nothing, ESPN's Shams Charania reported.
- Undrafted in 2021, Alvarado is averaging 7.9 points and shooting 36.3% from three for the Pelicans, becoming a fan favorite for his hustle and energy off the bench.
- The Knicks will plug Alvarado in as a defensive backup point guard, competing with Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson after McBride's surgery scheduled for Friday.
- By moving Yabusele's salary and inserting Alvarado's $4.5 million contract, the Knicks are now $1.1 million below the second apron and can sign a player immediately, returning to his home state for postseason run.
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NEW YORK — The New York Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday.
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Knicks acquiring Jose Alvarado from Pelicans as McBride heads for surgery, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the New York Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans.
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