The Knicks turned the No. 24 pick into a broader Draft-night deal, opting out of the first round and moving into a four-team swap that also involved the Lakers, Mavericks and Suns. The move sent Cameron Carr to Los Angeles, while New York added multiple second-round picks, draft rights and cash considerations.
Coming off their first NBA championship in 53 years, the Knicks passed on selecting at No. 24 in the 2026 NBA Draft and eventually exited the first round altogether. In return, they picked up second-round assets and extra flexibility across the deal.
What each team received
| Team | Notable return |
|---|---|
| Lakers | Cameron Carr |
| Mavericks | Draft rights to Laaarry_14 |
| Suns | Koa Peat |
| Knicks | No. 47 overall pick via Phoenix, draft rights to Melvin Ajinça, four future second-round picks and cash considerations |
For New York, the haul included the No. 47 overall pick via Phoenix, the draft rights to Melvin Ajinça, two future second-round picks via Phoenix, two future second-round picks via Dallas, and cash considerations via the Lakers. It was a clear sign the Knicks preferred volume and future flexibility over staying in the first round.
www.nba.com’s transaction details also showed how the swap spread assets across the league, with Los Angeles getting Carr, Dallas landing the rights to Laaarry_14, and Phoenix adding Koa Peat. The Suns described Peat as a hometown player staying in the Valley, while the Lakers posted a welcome message for Carr on social media.
That left New York with a package built around future picks and a recent draft-rights addition instead of a single first-round selection. The deal closed out a busy Draft night with four teams moving pieces in different directions.
