The New York Knicks are contenders, but have some work to do if they want to be viewed as Eastern Conference favorites.

A 6'8" forward, the Spurs selected Sochan in the first round (9th overall) of the 2022 NBA Draft. He appeared in 212 games over four seasons for the Spurs and averaged 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game during his time in San Antonio.

Knicks big man Guerschon Yabusele gave up $5.8 million in a 2026-27 option so that he could be traded from New York. The post Ex-Knicks Big Man Reveals Why He Gave Up $5.8 Million to Leave New York appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Pascal Siakam scored 30 points as the Indiana Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak, defeating the New York Knicks 137-134 in overtime.

The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

New York was able to shed enough salary through its series of trades at the deadline — moving Guerschon Yabusele to Chicago for Dalen Terry and then Terry to New Orleans for Jose Alvarado — that it can enter the buyout market immediately. The Knicks have an open roster spot.

One New York Knicks star has stood out for his performance on the defensive end recently.

Jordan Clarkson reacts as the Knicks add another defensive piece in Jeremy Sochan, further tightening New York’s rotation.