After a disappointing loss in the Eastern Conference Finals a season ago, the New York Knicks had high expectations for the 2025-26 season.
In the offseason, they signed former Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown to fill the vacant position after firing Tom Thibodeau.
Additionally, they added veteran help in the form of point guard Jordan Clarkson and stretch big Guerschon Yabusele.
Although Clarkson has produced in his role as a backup point guard, Yabusele's play has left plenty to be desired.
Last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Yabusele posted a career-high 11 points per game and 5.6 rebounds. In 32 games for New York this year, he's averaging just 3.3 points and 2.2 rebounds.
As a result, the Knicks seem intent on moving the French forward. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Knicks are making Yabusele and Pacome Dadiet available for trade. Due to New York's loaded roster, Dadiet has yet to break into the rotation as a 20-year-old.
With Yabusele making less than $6 million this season and next, his contract will be easy to move on from. That said, New York will be more concerned with finding another impact player at such a low price point to aid in a deep playoff run.
That player will likely be a forward or center, as the Knicks have plenty of guards in their rotation.
Either way, expect Yabusele to be playing elsewhere past the upcoming Feb. 5 trade deadline.
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