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Pacers, Knicks explore trade possibilities for NBA Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:32 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Pacers, Knicks explore trade possibilities for NBA Draft
Summary

The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks are potential trade partners ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. The Pacers, who currently have no picks due to earlier trades, are seeking to acquire a selection in the early second round, specifically around No. 31, held by the Knicks. Recent reports suggest the Pacers may want to target players like Purdue's Braden Smith or Houston's Emanuel Sharp. A trade deal between these rivals would be significant, given their historical playoff eliminations of each other in recent years. As the draft approaches, further discussions between the two teams are expected.

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  • •Pacers aim to trade for an early second-round pick.
  • •Knicks hold the No. 31 pick in the draft.
  • •Pacers' lack of picks stems from a past trade with the Clippers.
  • •Pacers hope to target promising players like Braden Smith.
  • •Rumors of a trade are expected to intensify leading up to the draft.
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  • 5:32 AMYahoo Sports — Pacers, Knicks Could Make Perfect Sense as NBA Draft Trade Partners
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The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks could put their rivalry aside and team up for an NBA Draft trade.

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