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Knicks Sign Former Sixers Big Man Guerschon Yabusele to Two-Year Deal: Report
- On Tuesday, the New York Knicks signed French forward Guerschon Yabusele to a two-year, $12 million contract with a player option, confirmed by sources.
- The Knicks signed Guerschon Yabusele to a two-year, $12 million deal using their mid-level exception, driven by his Olympic resurgence and solid Sixers season amid cap constraints.
- Yabusele averaged 11 points, 5.6 rebounds, and shot 50.1% from the field over 70 games, demonstrating his floor-spacing and versatility for the Sixers.
- With Yabusele signed, the Knicks bolster their frontcourt but limit roster flexibility, moving away from pursuing veteran Al Horford.
- In the long run, Knicks' use of the full taxpayer mid-level exception limits roster flexibility while expanding their French influence with recent draft picks and free-agent signings.
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The SaratogianKnicks continue to shore up bench depth with Guerschon Yabusele addition
The Knicks’ bench is beginning to take shape. After reports surfaced that the Knicks will agree to a deal with former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Philadelphia 76ers free agent forward Guerschon Yabusele plans to sign a two-year, $12 million deal with New York once contracts can officially be signed on July 6. Yabusele, 29, is a 6-8 bruising forward who averaged 11 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists…
The French Olympic vice-champion signed a $12 million contract with the New York franchise.
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