LIVE Knicks 2026 Draft Tracker: Every Pick, Trade, and Instant Grades

The Knicks' offseason kicks up a notch on Tuesday as they head into the 2026 NBA draft. New York is set to be a major influence on the event with three total picks on the board between the first and second rounds, giving this team plenty of options when it comes to selections or even trades.

With a lot of potential activity in store, we're providing live updates on the Knicks' entire 2026 draft below, along with grades of any move they make:

Round 1: No pick after flurry of trades

In a stunning event, the Knicks turned the No. 24 pick into five second-round picks and cash.

Initially, the No. 24 pick became the No. 25 and cash considerations from the Lakers, which New York used to select Spanish guard Sergio De Larrea. But right as the draft ended, the Knicks dealt De Larrea to the Mavericks for No. 30 pick Koa Peat's draft rights and two second-rounders.

Then the Knicks traded Peat to the Suns for three more second-rounders, bringing their total to five, all stemming from dealing the 24th selection. These are great moves for New York to restock on future capital (which can be used in veteran trades down the line) and save on spending in the short term.

Sources: New York traded No. 25 pick Sergio De Larrea to the Dallas Mavericks for No. 30 Koa Peat and two second-round picks. And then the Knicks traded Peat to the Phoenix Suns for three-rounders and cash. So Knicks move out of the first round -- pick up 5 seconds and cash.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 24, 2026

As part of the deal with Phoenix, the Knicks are now selecting No. 47 in the second round of this year's draft, in addition to No. 31 and No. 55, which New York already owns.

Grade: A

Round 2, pick No. 31

The Knicks have not made a move with the No. 31 pick; this section will be updated when they do.

Late Tuesday night, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the Knicks "intend to move" the No. 31 pick with massive leaguewide interest in the selection. Based on recent history, top contenders have found real value in this range and later, but New York seems content to take the contract savings in favor of adding more draft capital for future use.

Phoenix sent No. 47 among the three second-rounders to New York, sources said. So the Knicks now add that 47th pick to Nos. 31 and 55 on Wednesday night. The champion Knicks are now on the clock -- and, per sources, they have already received offers of future draft assets for No.… https://t.co/yMrWenlqHW
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 24, 2026

Grade: TBD

Round 2, pick No. 47* (*acquired from Suns)

The Knicks have not made a move with the No. 47 pick; this section will be updated when they do.

The Knicks entered Tuesday owning two second-round picks, but they added a third (No. 47) after making a deal with the Suns.

Round 2, pick No. 55

The Knicks have not made a move with the No. 55 pick; this section will be updated when they do.

If the Knicks hold onto the No. 55 pick, they'll be trying to find a needle in a haystack, given how difficult it is to hit on a player this late in the draft. However, our final mock draft has the team taking a chance on Kentucky guard Otega Oweh, whose athleticism gives him a path to paying off as a lottery ticket thanks to his ability to attack the rim and make plays defensively.

Grade: TBD

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