Knicks 2026 NBA Draft: New York trades down in second-round deal with Rockets

By admin — In yahoo — June 25, 2026

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​  Here are all of the Knicks’ picks from the 2026 NBA Draft…New York continued their trend of trading down, moving from No. 31 to No. 39 in a deal with the Houston Rockets, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Knicks also sent pick No. 55 in exchange for No. 53 and a 2029 Kings second-rounder.Houston used the No. 31 pick on Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton.SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley noted that “by trading out of first pick in second round of draft, the Knicks have positioned themselves to find players more likely to accept rookie minimum deal via second round pick exception.”New York started Tuesday night’s first round with the No. 24 overall pick, but moved back a slot in a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers and took De Larrea out of Spain.However, his Knicks tenure was over in the blink of an eye.After the first round was completed, New York sent De Larrea to the Dallas Mavericks for No. 30 pick Koa Peat and two second-round picks. Peat would then be quickly traded to the Phoenix Suns for three second-round picks and cash considerations.So overall, they traded De Larrea for five second-round picks and cash considerations.Begley explained that the moves saved the Knicks $3.4 million as they look to stay under the second apron for the 2026-27 season.      ​Read More 

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