Will Yabusele-Dadiet Deals Pave Knicks’ Deadline Path?

The New York Knicks are reportedly open to trading role players Guerschon Yabusele and Pacôme Dadiet before the February 5th trade deadline. This move is considered part of an effort to make minor adjustments to the roster built around their star core of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and OG Anunoby.

The team's recent performance has prompted this potential reshuffling. The Knicks, with a 24-14 record, have lost five of their last six games. This slump has left them four games behind the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons (28-10), and they hold a 6-7 record since winning the NBA Cup.

Guerschon Yabusele, a 30-year-old forward, joined the Knicks on a two-year, $12 million deal after a productive season with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, his role has diminished significantly in New York, where he is averaging only 3.3 points in 9.9 minutes per game.

Pacôme Dadiet, the 20-year-old 2024 draft pick (25th overall), is viewed as a developmental project. Having played only 32 games across two seasons with minimal production (1.1 points per game), a trade is seen as a logical step as the Knicks prioritize immediate contention over long-term player development.

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