The New York Knicks’ desire to trade Guerschon Yabusele is among the NBA’s worst-kept secrets. And yet, they’re still struggling to find a dance partner, because his 2026-27 player option is a turnoff for prospective landing spots.
This is not an unsolvable problem. It’s just one that lacks an obvious solution.
Enter the Atlanta Hawks.
On the heels of their Trae Young trade, the Hawks are now nearly $7 million below the luxury tax. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, they “have signaled a willingness to help other teams duck the tax for second-round pick draft compensation.