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Knicks make multiple trades during 2026 NBA Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 5:10 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Knicks make multiple trades during 2026 NBA Draft

Summary

The New York Knicks completed five trades in the 2026 NBA Draft held over two days as Team President Leon Rose focused on roster building for their 2026-27 season. Exiting the first round without a selection, the Knicks traded away the 24th and 25th picks, acquiring future second-round picks and the rights to Melvin Ajinca in return. On Day 2, they traded the first pick of the second round for the 39th pick, selecting Jack Kayil, and drafted Vanderbilt forward Tyler Nickel with a previously acquired pick. This strategy aims to balance their salary cap while reinforcing their roster for the upcoming title defense.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks made five trades during the NBA Draft.
•Rose aims to build a title defense roster.
•Knicks exited the first round without a selection.
•New York selected Jack Kayil and Tyler Nickel.
•Franchise avoids risking safe salary cap position.

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What they're saying

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The New York Knicks made five trades across the two days of the 2026 NBA Draft, as Team President Leon Rose began assembling the roster for their 2026-27 title defense. The Knicks are looking to be the first team since the 2018 Golden State Warriors to successfully defend their NBA Championship.
— Yahoo Sports

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