New York Knicks draft picks tracker 2026: Live results, grades, updates, list of selections and trades

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The New York Knicks are NBA champions.

It's still a pretty remarkable phrase, but it's true for the first time in 53 years.

Teams can't celebrate for too long, though, because there's always a next season to get ready for.

The Knicks' next chance to get better for the 2026-27 campaign, in the hopes of repeating, arrives Tuesday when the 2026 NBA Draft gets underway.

New York has an established core of veterans, but in a talented draft class, the Knicks could find someone intriguing to add to the rotation in the draft, too.

Below, we'll be keeping track of what the Knicks get up to on the two nights of the draft.

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New York Knicks draft picks 2026

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Who did the Knicks draft?

The Knicks are making these picks:

Round 1, Pick 25: Sergio De Larrea (Spain) - traded
Round 2, Pick 39: Jack Kayil (Germany)
Round 2, Pick 47: Tyler Nickel (Vanderbilt)
Round 2, Pick 53: Ugonna Onyenso (Virginia)

New York Knicks NBA Draft grades

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These are how Sporting News grades each of the Knicks' draft picks:

Round 1, Pick 25: Sergio De Larrea - traded
- The Knicks didn't keep De Larrea. They moved him and picked up three second-round picks, and so they don't actually get a first-round player.
Round 2, Pick 39: Jack Kayil - B
- He was committed to Gonzaga but ended up playing well in the German Bundesliga and came into the draft. He could be really good after developing more.
Round 2, Pick 47: Tyler Nickel - B+
- Nothing is a given this late, but Nickel shoots 40% from 3-point range. If he defends a bit, he'll be able to earn minutes in the NBA.
Round 2, Pick 53: Ugonna Onyenso - B-
- He ranked second in the country in blocks per game despite coming off the bench. That skill gives him a chance.

New York Knicks NBA Draft updates, trades

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The Knicks traded down one spot, from 24 to 25, with the Lakers. They then traded the guy they picked there, Sergio De Larrea, to get three second-round picks.

The Knicks traded 31 and 55 for 39, 53 and a future Kings second-rounder.