New York guard Jose Alvarado is declining his $4.5 million player option and intends to sign a new three-year, $14-plus million deal to return to the Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Knicks made it a priority to retain the NY native who played key role on a historic championship team.
Jalen Brunson really went from a 2nd Round Pick… to an NBA Role Player… to being called overpaid… to being a star in New York City… to being a Top 5 Player in the world, an NBA Champion, and The King of New York City.
Insanity.
Fun Fact:
Team Payton from the 2022 Rising Stars game had:
⭐️ LaMelo Ball
⭐️ Jaden McDaniels
⭐️ Ayo Dosunmu
⭐️ Bones Hyland (an injury replacement for Davion Mitchell)
All four will be on the Timberwolves next season 👀