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7 avril 2026
Removed from rotation
Alvarado (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the Knicks' 108-105 win over the Hawks.
Analysis
Head coach Mike Brown trimmed his rotation Monday, using nine players, with eight of them playing at least 19 minutes. Alvarado ended up losing hold of his spot on the second unit, with Brown leaning on Miles McBride and Landry Shamet as the team's reserve guards. Before being removed from the rotation, Alvarado had appeared in each of the Knicks' previous 26 games following his acquisition from the Pelicans at the trade deadline, averaging 6.1 points, 3.7 assists, 1.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 16.2 minutes.
3 avril 2026
Not starting Friday
Alvarado won't start Friday's game against Chicago.
Analysis
With Jalen Brunson (ankle) back in the lineup, Alvarado will slide back to the second unit. The 27-year-old point guard has averaged 5.6 points and 3.0 assists in 11.8 minutes per contest over his last five appearances off the bench.
2 avril 2026
Solid in spot start
Alvarado ended with 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 130-119 win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis
Alvarado moved into the starting lineup, replacing Jalen Brunson, who was ruled out due to ankle soreness. While this was an encouraging performance, it is likely that Brunson was merely getting some rest, given the opponent. Assuming Brunson returns for Friday's game against the Bulls, managers don't need to chase this performance by Alvarado.
1 avril 2026
Starting sans Brunson
Alvarado will start Wednesday's game against Memphis.
Analysis
With Jalen Brunson (ankle) unavailable, Alvarado will run with the first unit. In his lone start of the season during a win over the Pacers on March 17, the 27-year-old point guard posted 16 points, 10 assists, two rebounds and two steals in 27 minutes.
1 avril 2026
Strong line off bench
Alvarado logged 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt), one rebound and two assists in 12 minutes during Tuesday's 111-94 loss to the Rockets.
Analysis
This was a terrific showing for Alvarado in a very limited role off the bench. Miles McBride (pelvis) suffered a setback in the loss and will miss Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, and Jalen Brunson (ankle) is questionable. That means Alvarado could be in line for a healthy workload against Memphis.