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Alvarado Traded to Knicks, Heading Home
5 Feb
Summary
- Jose Alvarado traded from Pelicans to Knicks.
- Dalen Terry and two second-round picks acquired by Pelicans.
- Alvarado, a Brooklyn native, returns to his home state.

Guard Jose Alvarado, a fan favorite, has been traded by the New Orleans Pelicans to the New York Knicks. This significant move occurred as the trade deadline approached.
The Pelicans acquired shooting guard Dalen Terry in exchange for Alvarado. Terry, who previously played for the Chicago Bulls, was traded to the Knicks earlier in the week. In addition to Terry, the Pelicans will receive two second-round draft picks and an undisclosed amount of cash.
Alvarado, who joined the Pelicans as an undrafted rookie in 2021, quickly became a beloved player due to his energetic performances off the bench. During his tenure, he averaged 8.1 points and 3.1 assists per game. This season, his averages were nearly identical at 7.9 points and 3.1 assists.
Alvarado, a native of Brooklyn, New York, will now be playing closer to home. He acknowledged the business aspect of professional basketball when discussing recent trade rumors. The Pelicans' next scheduled game is against the Minnesota Timberwolves.




