Overview
- He agreed to decline his 2026–27 player option as a condition of the deadline trade to Chicago, which will make him a free agent after the season.
- In New York he averaged 8.9 minutes and 2.7 points across 41 games under coach Mike Brown.
- Through three games with the Bulls he is averaging 10.0 points and 5.0 rebounds with starter-level minutes, including an early double-double.
- The Knicks sent incoming Dalen Terry to the Pelicans, resulting in Jose Alvarado landing in New York as part of the same transaction chain.
- He said the decision prioritized playing time and competition over roughly $5.7–6 million in guaranteed salary.