Jonas Valanciunas, Guerschon Yabusele among the Knicks Trade Goals

The New York KnicksHe currently holds a record of 33-17 and sitting a third at the eastern conference, actively wanting to strengthen his front before the gender period of 6. February. With Mitchell Robinson, he recently cleaned full contact on Monday, but still working on the return from ankle injury, Knicks explore store options for extra size and depth. According to Snin Ian Begley, New York had ask about WASHINGTON VIZARDS CENTER John ValanciunPhiladelphia 76ers’ Attacker Guerschon Yabusele and New Orleans Pelicanca Daniel Theis.

Valanciunas, 32, remained a productive color presence for Washington, on average 11.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while recording 54.7% from the field over 49 games this season. Its three-point shoots dipped to 25.9%, a significant decline in its usual efficiency outside of the port, where he previously shot over 30% for five straight seasons. Valanchiunas is in the contract in the contract for $ 9.9 million this season, and his agreement passed to 2026-27 to 10 million dollars a year.

The recent transfer of Guursor Yabusele adds in an intrigue in the review of Knicks ‘trade’

Yabusele, 29, joined 76eries on a one-year, contract of $ 2 million After a strong display with a French national team at the Paris Olympic Games. She surpassed expectations, on average 11.0 points, 5.5 jumps and 2.0 assists by playing as 51.5% from the field and 40.2% of the game in three points in 46 games in 46 games in 46 games. Its production has increased in recent weeks, and Yabusele publishes 15.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.4 helps in the last five exits. It delivered the performance of 28 points in career against Denver, shooting 12-for-17 off the field and 4-for-7 out of the arc.

Theis, 32, contributes 4.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while recording 47.3% from the field and 24.3% from three points over 38 pelicane matches. He is currently under contract in the amount of $ 2 million with her Orleans, a team fighting with injuries and sits in 12-38 this season.

The search Knicks for Frontcourt helps in the emphasis of their pressure to strengthen their rotation for postseason. With trade deadline, New York has carefully evaluated its options, weighing potential contracts that could provide the necessary depth to remain competitive at the Eastern Conference.