NBA Rumors: The Player the Knicks Will Trade This Winter

New York Knicks is willing to listen to offers for Guerschon Yabusele ahead of the February 5th trade deadline, according to league sources. The French forward signed a two-year contract in the NBA last summer, with a salary of $5.5 million this year and a player option of $5.7 million for the following season.

However, his fit in the rotation has not been as expected. At 30 years old, Yabusele has failed to establish himself since arriving in New York after his time in Philadelphia. His shooting percentages have dropped — less than 31% from three-point range and below 40% in field goals — and his playing time has been reduced to less than 10 minutes per game, reflecting a lack of trust from the coaching staff.

In the front office, several executives believe that any deal involving Yabusele would need to be tied to another contract to balance figures. The Knicks' salary situation severely limits the possibility of getting a real return using only his contract, turning his situation more into an adjustment tool rather than an asset with its own value.

Areas for Improvement for the Knicks

Beyond the Yabusele case, the management continues to explore specific improvements in two key areas: playmaking and interior depth. Behind Jalen Brunson, the team lacks a reliable veteran point guard, opening the door to internal evaluations.

In this context comes Tyler Kolek, a second-year point guard, who has shown promising flashes as an organizer. After a particularly positive week, he had a setback on Friday but bounced back with a strong performance against Miami on Sunday. The big question for the Knicks is whether his progress can be sustained and if he is ready to consistently assume the role of the backup point guard.

The situation in the paint also raises concerns. Mitchell Robinson has been dominant on the boards, but the team maintains a strict physical management plan due to his injury history. Behind Robinson and Karl-Anthony Towns, the depth at the center position is limited, and any physical setback could leave the team vulnerable.

Historically, the Knicks have been a team that acts proactively in the market. However, this year that pattern could change. The lack of flexibility and clear assets for minor moves could push New York to wait until the last moment, refining each decision before executing a potential trade.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Rumores NBA: El jugador que los Knicks traspasarán este invierno