The New York Knicks entered the 2026 NBA Draft with the No. 24 pick. They left it with five second-round picks and an indeterminate amount of cash.
What happened?
The Knicks used their No. 24 pick on Baylor wing Cameron Carr, but then traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers received the No. 24 pick, while the Knicks got the No. 25 pick and cash considerations.
Why it matters for New York Knicks
The Knicks then traded the No. 25 pick to the Dallas Mavericks, receiving the No. 30 pick and two second-round picks in return. The Mavericks got Spanish wing Sergio de Larrea, who is currently playing in the ACB Finals for Valencia.
What comes next?
The Knicks made one more trade, sending the No. 30 pick to the Phoenix Suns for three second-round picks and cash considerations. So the Knicks did not select a player on Tuesday, but they are now set to select three players with the No. 31, 47, and 55 overall picks in the second round on Wednesday.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last result | Milwaukee Bucks 107-116 New York Knicks (2025-03-29) |
The Knicks are trying to keep together their championship squad as much as possible without going over the second apron, which team owner James Dolan has treated as a non-starter. And with these trades, the Knicks are looking to the future, acquiring assets that will help them in the long run. But for now, the focus is on the second round of the draft, where the Knicks will look to add some talent to their roster.
