Ben Stiller Celebrates Knicks' Trade for Jose Alvarado

The famous Knicks superfan took to social media to express his excitement over the team's latest roster move.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The New York Knicks made a trade on the NBA's deadline day, acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Dalen Terry and multiple second-round picks. Knicks superfan Ben Stiller took to social media to celebrate the move, envisioning Alvarado diving for loose balls at Madison Square Garden. However, the Knicks also received some disappointing injury news, as guard Deuce McBride is expected to miss significant time with a core muscle injury.

Why it matters

The Knicks are looking to make another playoff push this season, and the addition of the high-energy Alvarado could provide a spark off the bench. Meanwhile, the loss of McBride, who had been a key part of the rotation, is a setback, but the team remains optimistic he'll be back in time for the postseason.

The details

The Knicks acquired Alvarado, a 25-year-old guard known for his hustle and defensive intensity, from the Pelicans in exchange for Dalen Terry and multiple second-round picks. Alvarado has averaged 8.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game over his five-year NBA career. Meanwhile, the Knicks learned that McBride, who had been averaging 12.9 points per game, will miss significant time with a core muscle injury.

  • On February 6, 2026, the Knicks acquired Jose Alvarado from the Pelicans.
  • Also on February 6, 2026, the Knicks announced that Deuce McBride will miss an extended period of time due to a core muscle injury.

The players

Ben Stiller

A famous actor and director who is a longtime superfan of the New York Knicks.

Jose Alvarado

A 25-year-old guard who was acquired by the Knicks from the New Orleans Pelicans.

Deuce McBride

A guard for the Knicks who is expected to miss significant time due to a core muscle injury.

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What they’re saying

“Madison Square Garden is gonna absolutely erupt when Jose Alvarado skins his knees diving for a loose ball and slides right into [Ben Stiller]. I'll be waiting with open arms.”

— Jake Fischer, NBA Reporter (X)

“This is not good, but I'm wishing Deuce a quick and strong recovery. We will need him big time when he's back.”

— Ben Stiller (Social Media)

What’s next

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The takeaway

The Knicks' trade for Jose Alvarado provides a boost to their backcourt depth, but the loss of Deuce McBride to injury is a setback as the team aims to make another playoff push. Superfan Ben Stiller's enthusiastic reaction to the Alvarado trade highlights the excitement around the team's moves as they look to build on their recent success.