Per ESPN, Knicks’ guard Miles McBride is having core surgery and is expected to miss significant time – potentially the playoffs. McBride has been key to their rotation, and with him sidelined, New York was seeking a solid backup behind star point guard Jalen Brunson. ESPN further reports that the Knicks have coveted Alvarado for months, and that they were seeking an upgrade over Tyler Kolek on their bench. For New Orleans fans, it’s hard to swallow, with Alvarado reportedly wanting to stay with the Pelicans, but at least this move returns him home.
