Knicks trade second-round picks to acquire future assets from Rockets

The New York Knicks traded their first pick in the second round of the draft, No. 31, and No. 55 to the Houston Rockets for No. 39, No. 53, and a second-round pick from the Kings in 2029. This move is part of the Knicks' strategy to find players likely to accept rookie minimum deals, as the team aims to remain under the second apron in salary. The trades may complicate their ability to retain both Mitchell Robinson and Landry Shamet in free agency. The Knicks continue to navigate their roster and salary cap to maximize future opportunities.

• 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — By trading out of first pick in second round of draft, …