Knicks prepare for NBA Draft after championship season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:41 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The New York Knicks focus on the upcoming NBA Draft following their championship victory, ending a 53-year title drought. With the No. 24 and No. 31 picks, experts suggest potential selections including PF Karim Lopez, C Chris Cenac Jr., and G Ebuka Okorie. The Knicks aim to bolster their roster with young talent for the next season as they defend their title. Their frontcourt might see changes based on the future of free agent Mitchell Robinson.
- •Knicks won the championship, ending a 53-year drought.
- •They hold the No. 24 and No. 31 picks in the draft.
- •Experts suggest selecting players like Karim Lopez and Chris Cenac Jr.
- •Mitchell Robinson's free agency status impacts their draft decisions.
- •The Knicks seek to build on their success with young talent.
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"The Knicks just finished off a season in which they ended a 53-year long championship drought by hoisting the Larry O'Brian Trophy and will now look to defend their title next year with the help of young talent from this year's NBA Draft.
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