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A Knicks primer on the 2026 NBA Draft:
The world champs have the No. 24, No. 31, and No. 55 picks in this week’s draft.
Of note, the Knicks have been talking to teams about deals that include the No. 24 pick as recently as Tuesday morning.
Michigan PF Morez Johnson Jr.
Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas
Duke wing Isaiah Evans
St. John’s big man Zuby Ejiofor
UConn forward Alex Karaban
Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile
Houston guard Emanuel Sharp
South Florida big Izaiyah Nelson
Virginia big Ugonna Onyenso
That depends on what the Knicks plan to do in free agency.
Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet, Jordan Clarkson, Jeremy Sochan, Mohamed Diawara (restricted), Ariel Hukporti (restricted), Kevin McCullar Jr. (restricted) and Trey Jemison (restricted) are free agents. Jose Alvarado has a player option. Miles McBride is eligible for an extension.
Apr 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) shows emotion after a play against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. / Brett Davis - Imagn Images
If Robinson and Shamet are back, the Knicks probably look at size on the wing or a player who can handle the ball. Ejiofor has some fans in the organization. If they think they are losing Robinson or Hukporti, maybe the Knicks draft a center? Tarris Reed Jr. from UConn would be a strong pick in New York’s range.
**Owner James Dolan said recently on WFAN that he doesn’t want to spend into the second apron. I have to think that Dolan was mistaken, referencing the penalties a team incurs when it is in the second apron for three out of five seasons. The Knicks would need to get into the second apron to re-sign Robinson and Shamet. So it wouldn’t make sense for the club to limit spending at below the second apron. Especially a team coming off of a championship whose best player (Jalen Brunson) took a pay cut to help build out the roster. If Dolan is serious about the second apron, it will significantly impact the Knicks’ offseason.
St. John’s forward Dillon Mitchell
Miami guard Tre Donaldson
George Washington center Rafael Castro
Texas Tech guard Donovan Atwell
Marshall forward Wyatt Fricks
Missouri forward Mark Mitchell
Alabama forward Amari Allen
Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr.
Hofstra’s Cruz Davis
Here is a full list of players who worked out for the Knicks.
The No. 24 pick is their own first-rounder – which is a rarity for the franchise. As things currently stand, the next time the Knicks have their own first round pick is in 2030. They will send their 2027, 2029 and 2031 first-rounders to Brooklyn as part of the Mikal Bridges trade. They also have a first-round pick swap with the Nets in 2028.
The No. 31 pick is from Washington as part of the 2022 NBA Draft night trade of the No. 11 pick to Oklahoma City. The Knicks will get Washington’s second-round pick in 2026 and 2027 as part of that trade. The deal was executed as part of an effort to clear enough cap space to sign Brunson in free agency.
The No. 55 pick is New York’s own selection. Including the 2026 draft, the Knicks have at least six second-round picks in the next three drafts.
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WHERE DO THEY PICK?
The world champs have the No. 24, No. 31, and No. 55 picks in this week’s draft.
Of note, the Knicks have been talking to teams about deals that include the No. 24 pick as recently as Tuesday morning.
WHO HAVE THEY WORKED OUT IN THE NO. 24 TO NO. 31 RANGE?
Michigan PF Morez Johnson Jr.
Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas
Duke wing Isaiah Evans
St. John’s big man Zuby Ejiofor
UConn forward Alex Karaban
Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile
Houston guard Emanuel Sharp
South Florida big Izaiyah Nelson
Virginia big Ugonna Onyenso
WHAT ARE POSITIONS OF NEED?
That depends on what the Knicks plan to do in free agency.
Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet, Jordan Clarkson, Jeremy Sochan, Mohamed Diawara (restricted), Ariel Hukporti (restricted), Kevin McCullar Jr. (restricted) and Trey Jemison (restricted) are free agents. Jose Alvarado has a player option. Miles McBride is eligible for an extension.
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Apr 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) shows emotion after a play against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. / Brett Davis - Imagn Images
If Robinson and Shamet are back, the Knicks probably look at size on the wing or a player who can handle the ball. Ejiofor has some fans in the organization. If they think they are losing Robinson or Hukporti, maybe the Knicks draft a center? Tarris Reed Jr. from UConn would be a strong pick in New York’s range.
**Owner James Dolan said recently on WFAN that he doesn’t want to spend into the second apron. I have to think that Dolan was mistaken, referencing the penalties a team incurs when it is in the second apron for three out of five seasons. The Knicks would need to get into the second apron to re-sign Robinson and Shamet. So it wouldn’t make sense for the club to limit spending at below the second apron. Especially a team coming off of a championship whose best player (Jalen Brunson) took a pay cut to help build out the roster. If Dolan is serious about the second apron, it will significantly impact the Knicks’ offseason.
WHO HAVE THEY WORKED OUT IN THE NO. 55/UNDRAFTED FREE AGENT RANGE?
St. John’s forward Dillon Mitchell
Miami guard Tre Donaldson
George Washington center Rafael Castro
Texas Tech guard Donovan Atwell
Marshall forward Wyatt Fricks
Missouri forward Mark Mitchell
Alabama forward Amari Allen
Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr.
Hofstra’s Cruz Davis
Here is a full list of players who worked out for the Knicks.
HOW DID THE KNICKS GET THEIR PICKS?
The No. 24 pick is their own first-rounder – which is a rarity for the franchise. As things currently stand, the next time the Knicks have their own first round pick is in 2030. They will send their 2027, 2029 and 2031 first-rounders to Brooklyn as part of the Mikal Bridges trade. They also have a first-round pick swap with the Nets in 2028.
The No. 31 pick is from Washington as part of the 2022 NBA Draft night trade of the No. 11 pick to Oklahoma City. The Knicks will get Washington’s second-round pick in 2026 and 2027 as part of that trade. The deal was executed as part of an effort to clear enough cap space to sign Brunson in free agency.
The No. 55 pick is New York’s own selection. Including the 2026 draft, the Knicks have at least six second-round picks in the next three drafts.
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