A former player dropped a big truth about the New York Knicks' captain.

The Indiana Pacers visit the New York Knicks Tuesday. Tip-off from Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Knicks big man Guerschon Yabusele gave up $5.8 million in a 2026-27 option so that he could be traded from New York. The post Ex-Knicks Big Man Reveals Why He Gave Up $5.8 Million to Leave New York appeared first on Heavy Sports.

New York was able to shed enough salary through its series of trades at the deadline — moving Guerschon Yabusele to Chicago for Dalen Terry and then Terry to New Orleans for Jose Alvarado — that it can enter the buyout market immediately. The Knicks have an open roster spot.

Jalen Brunson is expected to play for the New York Knicks against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. He is not on the injury report, and pregame updates indicate he is available. Brunson leads the Knicks in scoring and is expected to handle the offense,

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns may not be untouchable with only days remaining before the NBA trade deadline passes Thursday, according to The Athletic's James L. Edwards III.

The New York Knicks acquired guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans at the February trade deadline. The move brought the Brooklyn native back to his hometown to play for the team he grew up watching.

The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

New York fired Tom Thibodeau on June 3 and are searching for his replacement.

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