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Report: NYK, Alvarado push option date to June 26

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NBA insider Jake Fischer reports that the Knicks and Jose Alvarado have agreed to push his player option deadline date to June 26.

Alvarado initially had to decide by June 22 whether to pick up his option for the 2026-27 season, worth $4.5 million. His willingness to push the deadline back by a few days gives the backup point guard and the Knicks a little more time to work out the financials. The Brooklyn native wasn’t always in the rotation during the postseason, but his play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals was a big reason why the Knicks won their first title since 1973. With six players, most notably Mitchell Robinson and Landry Shamet, set to hit free agency, New York’s front office will have its work cut out keeping the roster intact.

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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Knicks and Jose Alvarado have agreed to a three-year deal worth nearly $15 million.

Alvarado pushed back the deadline to make a decision on his player option to Friday, giving him and the Knicks time to make a deal. Had he opted into the final season of his contract, the point guard would have received $4.5 million. Alvarado’s agreement to the new deal gives the front office a little more room to fill out the Knicks’ roster, especially if it’s backloaded. Given his role as Jalen Brunson’s backup, “Grand Theft Alvarado” is more important to the Knicks than to fantasy managers.
Jose Alvarado

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Jose Alvarado accounted for 16 points (6-of-16 FGs), five rebounds, seven assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the Hornets.

Having fallen out of the Knicks’ rotation recently, Alvarado started Sunday’s regular-season finale and logged 34 minutes. Acquired from the Pelicans at a time when the Knicks were shorthanded on the perimeter, his opportunities may be limited during the playoffs. That said, Alvarado does not need much time to be a nuisance on the defensive end of the floor, so there may still be a role for him in the Knicks’ first-round series against the Hawks.
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Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Tyler Kolek (oblique) are out for Sunday’s game against the Hornets.

While Brunson will miss Sunday’s game due to injury management, Kolek will miss a fourth straight with a strained oblique. Jose Alvarado should play plenty, and Sunday’s game may be one where the Knicks look to get Miles McBride going, as he’s struggled since returning from sports hernia surgery.
Jalen Brunson

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Jalen Brunson finished Friday’s win over the Raptors with 29 points (12-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and two three-pointers.

Brunson and the Knicks took care of business on Friday, securing the No. 3 seed in the East with their win and Cleveland’s loss to Atlanta. As a result, fantasy managers in active leagues should plan for the possibility of Brunson not playing in Sunday’s game against the Hornets. If he sits, Jose Alvarado (12/5/2 with one three-pointer) would move into the starting lineup.
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Mitchell Robinson (ankle) and Miles McBride (pelvis) are out for Friday’s matchup with the Raptors.

New York will lose two key reserves for Friday’s tilt, which means Ariel Hukporti and Jose Alvarado should be in line for additional minutes.
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Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Miles McBride (pelvis) are off the injury report for Friday’s matchup with the Bulls.

Brunson and Deuce will be available after sitting out Wednesday, and both should handle their typical workloads. Jose Alvarado, Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson should all see their minutes reduced with New York’s top two point guards available.
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Jose Alvarado, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby will start against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Alvarado gets the start for the injured Jalen Brunson (ankle) on the second night of a back-to-back. He’ll join the usual starters and will have a chance to increase his production on both ends of the floor. Jordan Clarkson could play an even bigger role off the bench.
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Miles McBride (groin) has been ruled out against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

McBride will be sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back, which should lead to extra minutes for Jose Alvarado. Jalen Brunson (ankle) is questionable, so if he is out, Tyler Kolek should see a big bump in minutes as well.
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Jalen Brunson (ankle) is questionable to play against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Brunson struggled in Tuesday’s loss to Houston and could sit out the second leg of this back-to-back. If that happens, Jose Alvarado would get his second start for the Knicks, which should allow him to provide plenty of assists and steals.
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Miles McBride (core) participated in Saturday’s practice.

McBride has been out since late January after undergoing surgery to address a sports hernia. Given a timeline of six to eight weeks, he appears to be closing in on a return to game action. With Landry Shamet (knee) out and deadline addition Jose Alvarado having struggled recently, getting McBride back would give the Knicks a welcome boost.

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Khalifa Diop (knee) is out for Saturday’s game against the Nets.

Diop will remain sidelined for a second consecutive game, but his absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball. As for the Cavaliers’ rotation, they’ll likely continue to stagger the minutes of starters Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen to keep one on the floor at all times.
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LeBron James (back) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Bucks.

LeBron had 17 points in the 76ers’ dramatic 29-point comeback against the Cavaliers on Thursday. With Philadelphia being the only team with four games in Week 1, it’s reasonable to assume James could sit for one of the games this weekend. The 41-year-old forward is listed as questionable for Saturday against the Bucks with a back injury. His status will have to be monitored leading up to game-time.
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Dominick Barlow (back) and Tacko Fall (quad) are out for Saturday’s game against the Bucks.

Barlow and Fall remain out, and both are likely to miss extended time due to their respective injuries. Adem Bona and Jabari Walker will continue to fill out the back end of the 76ers’ interior rotation.
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Jake LaRavia (ankle) is out for Friday’s game against the Clippers.

LaRavia was initially listed as questionable, but it should be no surprise that he’s been ruled out Friday after he sprained his right ankle in Wednesday’s win over the Warriors. The good news is that the injury isn’t considered serious and he should return to game action soon. Without LaRavia, Quentin Grimes could see enough minutes off the bench to be worth steaming consideration in category leagues.
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Brandin Podziemski (back) is probable for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Podziemski is trending in the right direction after he was initially listed as questionable with a back ailment. He missed Wednesday’s loss against the Lakers with the same injury. Now that he’s been upgraded to probable, Podziemski, who appeared in all 82 games last season, should start alongside Stephen Curry against the Grizzlies Friday.
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Malik Monk (ankle) is available for Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Monk missed Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers, but was initially listed as probable for Friday’s tilt with the Trail Blazers. He’s since been upgraded to available and will play in tonight’s home opener. Monk should assume his typical role as a reserve guard for the Kings.
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Charles Bassey (knee) is out for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Bassey will miss a second consecutive game as he continues to deal with patellar tendinitis in his right knee. Draymond Green started at center for Wednesday’s loss to the Lakers, and he may be asked to do the same against Memphis.
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Trevon Brazile finished Thursday’s loss to the Thunder with four points (1-of-6 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) and 12 rebounds.

In his official NBA debut, Brazile struggled from the field, missing all four of his three-point attempts. However, the second-round pick out of Arkansas was effective on the glass, leading the Nuggets with 12 rebounds. Brazile played 18 minutes, partly because Spencer Jones (hamstring) didn’t play. However, despite the perimeter shooting struggles, the rookie’s rebounding output was encouraging.
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Tony Bradley (quad) is available for Friday’s game against the Pelicans.

Bradley will be available on Friday after missing Wednesday’s loss to the Grizzlies. While he gives Utah another frontcourt option, the veteran center is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.
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Jordan Hawkins (illness) is available for Friday’s game against the Bucks.

Hawkins is available to make his Bulls debut after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors. However, as a two-way player, the former lottery pick isn’t guaranteed to see action against the Bucks.
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