The New York Knicks have been slumping recently, with head coach Mike Brown consistently citing the team's defense and their struggles against physicality as primary reasons for losses. Right before New York's successful NBA Cup run, several reports surfaced that they had some interest in acquiring New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado via trade. On Thursday, those rumors got another layer of confirmation.
Knicks interested in Alvarado homecoming
In mid-December 2025, several reports highlighted Alvarado as someone the Knicks might have interest in trading for. ClutchPoints first reported that the team had been in contact with New Orleans regarding potential trades that included a homecoming for the 27-year-old point guard.