Ex-Celtic, Top Spurs Free Agent Target Signs Deal With Knicks

Ex-Boston Celtics forward and top San Antonio Spurs free agent target signs two-year deal with the New York Knicks

Nov 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) dunks the ball in front of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

NBA free agency hasn't even been open for 24 hours, and the landscape of the league is drastically changing. On top of all the moves that happened prior to free agency, like Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets and Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, plenty of the signings that have happened so far will have major effects on next season.

With teams like the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers not expected to contend next year, the Eastern Conference is wide open for another team to chase the NBA Finals. To add more depth, the New York Knicks have swooped in to acquire a top San Antonio Spurs free agent target to bolster their bench unit.

Free agent center Guerschon Yabusele has agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the New York Knicks, plus a player option, sources tell ESPN. The Knicks negotiated the new deal with agents Olivier Mazet and Richie Felder for the big man on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/gmYODgPkau

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Knicks have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with Philadelphia 76ers free agent forward/center Guerschon Yabusele. Yabusele began his career with the Boston Celtics, but went overseas and made his return with the 76ers this past season after a strong showing in the 2024 Olympics.

Heading into free agency, rumors were indicating that Yabusele would be heading to San Antonio to team up with his Team France teammate Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs inked Celtics center Luke Kornet to a free agent deal on Day 1, but Yabusele now joins the Knicks to solidify their bench unit as they finalize their head coaching search.

Free agent center Luke Kornet has agreed to a four-year, $41 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs, sources tell ESPN. Key frontcourt addition for the Spurs, who negotiated a contract tonight with Kornet's agent Max Wiepking of Gersh Sports. pic.twitter.com/cLnXxWJ2cv

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2025

In a loaded Western Conference, San Antonio can still make some moves to compete next season. Given the outlook as of Day 2 of free agency, there might be more contenders in the West than available playoff spots.

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