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Knicks make free agency decision on Jose Alvarado

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June 26, 2026

Jose Alvarado had a player option on his contract with the New York Knicks going into free agency.

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SB Nation

· Jul 7, 2026

LeBron James free agency roundup: Teams are still in the dark about James’s plans

Donovan Mitchell reportedly wants to play with James.

RealGM Basketball Wiretap

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· Jun 26, 2026

Jose Alvarado, Knicks Agree To Three-Year, $14M Contract

Jose Alvarado has agreed to a three-year contract with the New York Knicks worth more than 14 million. Alvarado declined his 4.5 million player option with the Knicks to sign his new contract. The Knicks acquired Alvarado at the trade deadline from the New Orleans Pelicans. Alvarado provided backup point guard minutes behind Jalen Brunson upon his trade to the Knicks and played an especially critical role in their comeback win in Game 4 of the Finals over the San Antonio Spurs.

Phillies Nation

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· Jul 5, 2026

Nola delivers his longest outing of the season, but Phillies fall to Royals

Aaron Nola has not had the season that he or the Phillies wanted, but it hasn’t fully cost them yet. They entered Sunday 9-8 in games he’s started this year. Often, the Phillies haven’t left him in long enough to turn his rough outings into uncompetitive laughers. And that’s where Nola’s struggles this season have []

Lakers Nation

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· Jun 29, 2026

Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Walker Kessler & Jalen Duren Meeting With Teams

It remains to be seen what direction the Los Angeles Lakers are headed in free agency, but they need to address the center position beyond just bringing back Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes. The two best on the market are both restricted free agents in Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz and Jalen Duren of []

Yahoo Sports

· Jul 2, 2026

NBA free agency: The most notable July 4 transactions in league history as teams wait on LeBron James

One very significant historical NBA signing was announced July 4.

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Related coverage for "Knicks make free agency decision on Jose Alvarado": SB Nation — LeBron James free agency roundup: Teams are still in the dark about James’s plans. RealGM Basketball Wiretap — Jose Alvarado, Knicks Agree To Three-Year, $14M Contract. Phillies Nation — Nola delivers his longest outing of the season, but Phillies fall to Royals. Lakers Nation — Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Walker Kessler & Jalen Duren Meeting With Teams. Yahoo Sports — NBA free agency: The most notable July 4 transactions in league history as teams wait on LeBron James