Jose Alvarado Returns to Knicks

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Jose Alvarado is officially back with the Knicks on a three-year, $14M deal after declining his $4.5M player option — a move that signals his commitment to New York. A Brooklyn native who rose through the ranks with the team’s playoff run, Alvarado delivered a legendary fourth-quarter comeback in the NBA Finals alongside Jalen Brunson, scoring 8 points and dishing 3 assists to erase a 29-point deficit. His emotional “I’m home” post with orange and blue hearts confirms his deep connection to the city — and the Knicks are thrilled to have him locked in as a vital backup and clutch contributor…