The Knicks are adding a versatile piece to their frontcourt on Tuesday, and will sign power forward/center Guerschon Yabusele to a two-year deal.
According to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, the two-year deal is worth $12 million and includes a player option for the second season, with the Knicks using the tax-payer mid-level exception to sign one of the best big men on the market.
Originally drafted by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft, Yabusele played two seasons in Boston before taking his career overseas, where he thrived both in the professional and international stage.
Helping France win Olympic silver medals in both 2020 and 2024, Yabusele has also won two Liga ACB titles in Spain while playing for Real Madrid, and also won a EuroLeague championship in 2023.
Following his success with France in the 2024 Olympics, Yabusele returned to the United States and signed a deal with Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 11.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 70 games (43 starts) last season.
Standing at 6-8, 260 pounds, Yabusele can play power forward, with the ability to step out and hit threes (38.0 percent from beyond the arc last season) and step in as an undersized center when needed.
The Knicks are adding a versatile piece to their frontcourt on Tuesday, and will sign power forward/center Guerschon Yabusele to a two-year deal.
According to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, the two-year deal is worth $12 million and includes a player option for the second season, with the Knicks using the tax-payer mid-level exception to sign one of the best big men on the market.
Originally drafted by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft, Yabusele played two seasons in Boston before taking his career overseas, where he thrived both in the professional and international stage.
Helping France win Olympic silver medals in both 2020 and 2024, Yabusele has also won two Liga ACB titles in Spain while playing for Real Madrid, and also won a EuroLeague championship in 2023.
Following his success with France in the 2024 Olympics, Yabusele returned to the United States and signed a deal with Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 11.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 70 games (43 starts) last season.
Standing at 6-8, 260 pounds, Yabusele can play power forward, with the ability to step out and hit threes (38.0 percent from beyond the arc last season) and step in as an undersized center when needed.
