Knicks targeted for trade following first championship win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Following their first NBA championship in 53 years, the New York Knicks are looking to make a trade involving one of their draft selections. The Knicks hold the 24th pick in the upcoming draft and the first pick of the second round, 31st overall. Sources indicate that the team, under Leon Rose's management, aims to leverage these picks for assets that support their win-now approach. This could provide financial relief, allowing them to retain key players and possibly add new free agents. Observers will be keen to see how the Knicks execute their trade strategy.
- •Knicks captured their first championship in over five decades.
- •They own the 24th and 31st picks in the upcoming draft.
- •Management aims to utilize these picks for impactful trades.
- •Financial flexibility may allow retaining important contributors.
- •The Knicks seek to enhance their roster further after postseason success.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks planning to make trade after NBA Finals victory, per report
"The New York Knicks are back to work following their first championship in 53 years.
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