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Knicks Eyeing $4.5M Pelicans Guard in Trade
- Knicks eye a trade for Pelicans guard José Alvarado, described as highly likely in coming days.
- Alvarado’s $4.5 million salary makes him a financially flexible target for the Knicks.
- Ian Begley confirms Knicks have serious, realistic trade interest in Alvarado.
- Proposed trade framework would send Pacôme Dadiet and Tyler Kolek to New Orleans for Alvarado.
- Alvarado would address Knicks’ need for a defensive-minded backup point guard.
- Begley notes potential for multiple teams to pursue Alvarado if available.
- The report positions Alvarado as a low-cost, high-impact addition for bench depth.
- Alvarado has posted solid numbers this season, including 8.9 points per game.
- The Knicks’ aim is to secure defensive versatility without hampering payroll.
- The article frames Alvarado's fit within Mike Brown's system as a plus for New York.
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