The New York Knicks were on the doorstep of an NBA Finals appearance before losing to the Indiana Pacers last season, and that disappointment still shapes their approach. Even after winning the NBA Cup, the front office remains open to upgrades. While the roster has performed well, New York is willing to make minor adjustments. As a result, forward Guerschon Yabusele, an offseason addition, has reportedly emerged as a trade candidate.
The Knicks want a veteran playmaker to play minutes behind Jalen Brunson or a wing to expand their depth. According to The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III, a viable target could be the Chicago Bulls’ Ayo Dosumnu, who offers ball-handling and defense.
In an ideal world, the Knicks would package the former Celtics forward’s $5.5 million contract. But he doubts the Bulls would want a package involving Yabusele, which puts a fan favorite in Miles McBride at risk.
“To make the money work, the Knicks would have to package Landry Shamet, who was having a good season before his shoulder injury, or someone like Pacôme Dadiet or Kolek with one of Yabusele or Miles McBride,” Edwards wrote.
“And given that Yabusele has a $5.7 million player option for next season, I can’t imagine that the Bulls would be interested in adding him. That would leave McBride, who, before his ankle injury, was a lights-out shooter for the Knicks on high volume.”