Jose Alvarado explores free agency with interest from Lakers and Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:31 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Jose Alvarado, the Knicks guard, is weighing his options in free agency as he decides whether to opt out of his $4.5 million player option. Reports indicate that the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs are expected to show interest if he enters free agency. Alvarado's potential departure could be influenced by the Knicks' reluctance to exceed salary cap limits. He had previously garnered attention from these teams at the trade deadline.
- •Alvarado must decide on his player option by Friday.
- •Lakers, Rockets, and Spurs could pursue Alvarado if he opts out.
- •The Knicks are unlikely to exceed the salary cap for roster changes.
- •Alvarado attracted trade interest during the season.
- 6:31 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ Jose Alvarado gets free agency update that includes the Lakers and Spurs
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