Knicks Sign Yabusele After Season with Sixers

Guerschon Yabusele chose to leave the Philadelphia 76ers and sign a two-year deal with the New York Knicks, citing the Knicks' team chemistry and gritty, hard-fighting identity as a perfect match for his playing style. Despite a solid season with the Sixers, where he averaged 11 points and 5.6 rebounds over 70 games, Yabusele felt undervalued by Philadelphia’s low contract offer and sensed they did not strongly want him to stay. He expressed gratitude to the Sixers for giving him a second chance but was drawn to the Knicks’ culture and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully behind stars like Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson. Yabusele’s return to the NBA followed several successful years in Europe, including a EuroLeague championship with Real Madrid, and his improved shooting and versatility made him a valuable rotation piece in Philadelphia. The Knicks, looking to bolster their bench depth after a playoff run that exposed weaknesses, expect Yabusele to bring toughness and experience to their frontcourt rotation. Yabusele is enthusiastic about joining New York, seeing it as the right place and time to continue his NBA career.