Finals berth could be the difference between Knicks winning or losing Guerschon trade

Feb 21, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) gestures after scoring against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn ImagesEarly returns on the Guerschon Yabusele trade seem to paint the New York Knicks as the biggest winners, as Jose Alvarado's recent play (who the club was able to acquire as a result of the forward's departure) has made the deadline exchange look like a no-brainer.

However, SNY's Ian Begley is waiting to see how the postseason shakes out for these Knickerbockers before celebrating Leon Rose and company for the exchange, for Yabusele's Windy City breakout…