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The New York Knicks have acquired defensive-minded guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans in a trade completed Thursday, according to multiple media reports, adding backcourt depth ahead of the NBA playoff push and bringing the Brooklyn native closer to home. Terms of the deal were not fully disclosed, but the move is intended to strengthen New York’s perimeter defense and rotation options late in the season.
Jose Alvarado, 27, has built a reputation as an energetic defender and disruptive presence off the bench during his tenure in New Orleans. The reported agreement follows weeks of trade speculation linking the Knicks to the guard as the deadline approached.
Negotiations were at times complicated by roster and contract considerations involving other Pelicans players, which contributed to uncertainty about whether a deal would be finalized before the deadline, reports said.
New York’s decision reflects a broader effort to reinforce its lineup for postseason contention, prioritizing defensive intensity and depth in the backcourt. Alvarado’s playing style and familiarity with high-pressure situations were viewed as potential assets for a team positioning itself for a playoff run, according to coverage of the transaction.
The trade also marks a homecoming of sorts for Alvarado, who is from Brooklyn, adding local resonance to the move as the Knicks reshape their roster during a critical stretch of the season.
Further details, including any additional players, draft considerations, or medical clearances tied to the transaction, had not been fully outlined in initial reports. The story is developing.
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