Yabusele: Knicks Trade Rumors Swirl After Cryptic Post

In an NBA where every tweet is scrutinized, Guerschon Yabusele has just fueled transfer rumors with a message that is cryptic to say the least. The French interior of the New York Knicks published on X : “Whatever happens tomorrow (Friday), I am extremely grateful to be where I am today. Small setback for big comeback, that’s my favorite motto. I love you. #777 ».

Whatever happens tomorrow, I’m extremely blessed to be in the position that I am today.
Minor setback for major comeback that’s my favorite.
Love y’all 🖤 #777

— Guerschon Yabusele (@yabusele28) January 23, 2026

The timing of this publication is not insignificant. Two weeks from the trade deadline set for February 5, the Knicks are actively working to improve a struggling squad. According to the New York Posttalks are already underway with several teams regarding a potential transfer of the captain of the France team.

A complicated situation in New York for the former 76ers

Arriving free last summer after a successful season in Philadelphia (11 points average), Yabusele is struggling to find his place in Mike Brown’s rotation. In 37 appearances this season, the Frenchman averages only 2.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.5 assists, statistics well below his previous performances.

“I don’t want to lie to you, it’s very difficult, I’m a competitor above all, it’s not a situation I thought I would be in when I arrived here”admitted Yabusele in December in the columns of The Team. The 30-year-old interior, who signed for two years and $12 million, now appears to have become an expendable piece in the Knicks’ plans.

His contract could serve as a bargaining chip in a more ambitious deal, especially as New York is also studying the possibility of transferring Karl-Anthony Towns. A change of scenery could allow Yabusele, hero of the Paris 2024 Olympics, to return to the level that convinced the 76ers to bet on him last season. The next few days promise to be decisive for the Frenchman’s future in the NBA.

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