Jose Alvarado Returns to Knicks on Three-Year Deal After Title Run

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Jose Alvarado Returns to Knicks on Three-Year Deal After Title Run

Alvarado is declining his $4.5 million player option and intends to sign a three-year, $14 million deal to stay with New York, according to Shams Charania. The Knicks made retaining the New York native a priority after he played a key role on their championship team, keeping a trusted rotation piece for another title chase.

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