Early returns on the Guerschon Yabusele trade seem to paint the New York Knicks as the biggest winners, as Jose Alvarado's recent play (who the club was able to acquire as a result of the forward's departure) has made the deadline exchange look like a no-brainer.
However, SNY's Ian Begley is waiting to see how the postseason shakes out for these Knickerbockers before celebrating Leon Rose and company for the exchange, for Yabusele's Windy City breakout may suggest New York was ultimately at fault for the failed partnership.
Following Sunday's hard-fought, 105-99 win over the Chicago Bulls, the Insider posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) noting that the organization will "be judged based on what happens in playoffs," both from an overall season success standpoint as well as when it comes to their decision to offload the Frenchman.