The Knicks got another point-of-attack defender. Jose Alvarado is coming home.
And the Guerschon Yabusele era has come to an early, but expected end. The Knicks traded Yabusele to the Chicago Bulls for swingman Dalen Terry, then traded Terry with two second-round picks and cash to the New Orleans Pelicans for the sweet-shooting defensive-minded guard from Brooklyn.
Alvarado, 27, is a reliable three-point shooter averaging roughly 8 points, 3 assists and a steal off the bench for the Pelicans this season. Most importantly, he relishes in his role as a tough-nosed, point-of-attack defender, an area the Knicks have had trouble despite building a roster with a number of notable defenders across all positions.
Alvarado joins New York’s second unit of Michell Robinson, Miles McBride, Landry Shamet, Tyler Kolek and rookie Mohamed Diawara. Jordan Clarkson is on the roster but remains a trade candidate as the Knicks approach the 5 p.m. NBA Trade Deadline
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