Hoop DossierJose Alvarado
New York Knicks · Guard · 6′0″ 179 lb · age 28 · Georgia Tech · 6th season
2 games this season
Availability
Next game Tomorrow vs DET. The injury report for it appears the day before.
Recent changes
- Oct 25AvailabilityOut
- Oct 24AvailabilityDay-to-day
- Oct 15Lineupmoved out of the starting lineup vs TOR (preseason)
Season form
2 games this seasonStarts 0 of 2 games · 9th on NYK in minutes · Rotation role
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
15 items · 5 sources this season- Podcast XJ, Locked On Knicks · Report ·
Miles McBride played 13 minutes even though Jose Alvarado was out of the game. Kolek got 15 minutes, more than McBride.
“The Knicks Are 0–3. There’s ONE Thing I’m Panicking About.” at 28:39 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Knicks host · Report ·
Jose Alvarado is injured, and Tyler Kolek played in his place.
“KNICKS POSTCAST: What went WRONG as Knicks Fall to 0-3 | POSTGAME LIVE” at 8:26 · listen ↗
also reported by Gavin Schall, Locked On Knicks
- Bluesky Fred Katz (@fredkatz.bsky.social) · Report ·
Jose Alvarado is out tonight with an ankle injury, Mike Brown said.
also reported by Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA)
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Alvarado (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Magic, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
- Podcast Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Opinion · around the league
Zach: the Knicks could absorb losing McBride with Alvarado, Clarkson and possibly Kolek, whose long-term future with the team he called uncertain. He said they are overloaded with guards and that McBride is not make-or-break for a repeat.
“Knicks Preview, Playoff Picks, Finals Predictions, and More!” at 16:42 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Pelicans host · Analysis · around the league
Historical background: the host says bench players on the 49-win 2023-24 team improved the defense significantly. He gives defensive on-court impact of +4.5 per 100 possessions for Jose Alvarado, +5.2 per 100 possessions for Trey Murphy and +3.2 per 100 possessions for Naji Marshall.
“SECOND UNIT MAGIC: Pelicans’ Bennedict Mathurin & Jordan Poole SPARK Major Bench ADVANTAGE” at 15:21 · listen ↗
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Alvarado is questionable for Sunday's game against Orlando due to a left ankle sprain.
- Podcast Locked On Knicks host · Prediction ·
Moore (inferred) says the Knicks are Miles McBride. He says they still have Alvarado.
“DEBATE: Are Knicks Fans DELUSIONAL For Thinking They Can Go Back To Back?” at 28:14 · listen ↗
- Podcast XJ, Locked On Knicks · Opinion ·
Both hosts liked the bench trio of Alvarado, Miles McBride and Shamet. Gavin noted the three had few chances to play together because Alvarado was acquired mid-season last year while Deuce was hurt. XJ said: give me those three with either wing and either center.
“The Knicks Have One Concern Coming Out Of Ring Night” at 19:40 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Knicks host · Analysis ·
Host analysis: neither Jose Alvarado nor Miles McBride can provide point-of-attack offense like Jalen Brunson, so the team needs more from Bridges.
“KNICKS POSTCAST: LIVE Reaction to Opening Night vs. 76ers!” at 22:46 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Knicks · 3 points ·
- Wiseman showed screen craft, resetting a Gortat screen for Alvarado. The host is sure the Knicks emphasize this because Brunson and Alvarado both like to snake screens. at 15:21
- The Knicks ran a guard-to-guard screen with Alvarado as ball handler and Miles McBride short-rolling. The host had not seen much of this from Mike Brown and thinks it might be a new wrinkle in the playbook. at 16:57
- Jose Alvarado's poor preseason shooting continued ('everything is short'). He played under 20 minutes and did not reach double figures. The host is not panicked. at 27:20
“James Wiseman And The Knicks Bench Get A Stress Test” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Knicks host · Report ·
Jose Alvarado shot poorly again, 2-of-8 with three turnovers, though he had good defensive moments, including a full-court steal on LaMelo Ball.
“A (Slightly) Concerning Night For The New York Knicks” at 26:50 · listen ↗
- Podcast XJ, Locked On Knicks · Analysis ·
Host says Landry Shamet and Jose Alvarado took less money than they could have made on the open market.
“The Knicks Have to Choose Between Josh Hart and Deuce McBride. Here’s What They Should Do” at 25:29 · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | @BOS L | 11 min | 2 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 20 | PHI L | 16 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 86 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13 | @SAS W | 11 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jun 10 | SAS W | 16 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jun 8 | SAS L | 12 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jun 5 | @SAS W | 10 min | 2 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jun 3 | @SAS W | 11 min | 7 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| May 25 | @CLE W | 10 min | 4 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 21 | CLE W | 8 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 19 | CLE W | 7 min | 4 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 10 | @PHI W | 10 min | 7 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| May 8 | @PHI W | 8 min | 3 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| May 6 | PHI W | 7 min | 3 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| May 4 | PHI W | 9 min | 5 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 30 | @ATL W | 7 min | 3 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 28 | ATL W | 12 min | 12 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 25 | @ATL W | 14 min | 6 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 23 | @ATL L | 6 min | 5 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 20 | ATL L | 9 min | 0 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 12 | CHA L | 34 min | 16 pts | 5 reb | 7 ast | 4 3PM |
| Apr 10 | TOR W | 18 min | 12 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 3 | CHI W | 12 min | 2 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 1 | @MEM W | 32 min | 15 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 31 | @HOU L | 12 min | 12 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 29 | @OKC L | 17 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 26 | @CHA L | 5 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 24 | NOP W | 9 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 22 | WAS W | 16 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 8 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 20 | @BKN W | 13 min | 2 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 17 | IND W | 27 min | 16 pts | 2 reb | 10 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 15 | GSW W | 15 min | 4 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 13 | @IND W | 13 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 11 | @UTA W | 15 min | 4 pts | 2 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 9 | @LAC L | 8 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 8 | @LAL L | 7 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 6 | @DEN W | 11 min | 4 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 4 | OKC L | 12 min | 3 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 3 | @TOR W | 17 min | 4 pts | 1 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 1 | SAS W | 17 min | 3 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 27 | @MIL W | 13 min | 7 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 24 | @CLE L | 22 min | 5 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 22 | @CHI W | 25 min | 5 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 21 | HOU W | 20 min | 8 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 19 | DET L | 21 min | 6 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 11 | @PHI W | 19 min | 26 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 8 3PM |
| Feb 10 | IND L | 18 min | 4 pts | 1 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 8 | @BOS W | 25 min | 12 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 4 | @MIL L | 17 min | 9 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 2 | @CHA L | 30 min | 3 pts | 0 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 31 | @PHI L | 18 min | 10 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 30 | MEM W | 23 min | 11 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 27 | @OKC L | 20 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 25 | @SAS W | 13 min | 6 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 6 | LAL L | 23 min | 5 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 4 | @MIA L | 20 min | 6 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 2 | POR L | 21 min | 0 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 27 | PHX L | 14 min | 7 pts | 0 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 26 | PHX L | 25 min | 11 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 23 | @CLE L | 25 min | 6 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 22 | DAL W | 16 min | 6 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 20 | IND W | 22 min | 3 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 18 | HOU W | 30 min | 7 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 14 | @CHI W | 18 min | 3 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 11 | POR W | 23 min | 4 pts | 5 reb | 9 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 8 | SAS L | 31 min | 10 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 6 | @BKN L | 30 min | 9 pts | 2 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 4 | MIN L | 22 min | 13 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 2 | MIN L | 25 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 30 | @LAL L | 28 min | 12 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 29 | @GSW L | 31 min | 7 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 26 | MEM L | 27 min | 24 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 6 3PM |
| Nov 24 | CHI W | 32 min | 16 pts | 8 reb | 8 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 22 | ATL L | 17 min | 8 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 21 | @DAL L | 20 min | 5 pts | 5 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 19 | DEN L | 19 min | 2 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 17 | OKC L | 23 min | 6 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 16 | GSW L | 25 min | 18 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 14 | LAL L | 21 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 12 | POR L | 22 min | 5 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 10 | @PHX L | 23 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 8 | @SAS L | 17 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 5 | @DAL W | 23 min | 13 pts | 8 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 4 | CHA W | 31 min | 18 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 2 | @OKC L | 18 min | 3 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 31 | @LAC L | 16 min | 4 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 29 | @DEN L | 14 min | 3 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 27 | BOS L | 22 min | 5 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 24 | SAS L | 3 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
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