New York Knicks trade out of first round of NBA draft with flurry of moves

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Fans of the 2026 NBA champion New York Knicks will have to wait a little longer for them to make an actual pick.

The Knicks moved down the draft board at the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, June 23, opting to trade the No. 24 overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for the No. 25 overall pick of the draft.

The Knicks used the No. 24 pick to select Cameron Carr out of Baylor as DMX's "Ruff Ryder's Anthem" played at Barclays Center in New York. Carr picked up a Knicks hat before shaking NBA commissioner Adam Silver's hand on stage, but Carr is on the move to Los Angeles.

The Knicks reportedly received cash considerations in exchange for Carr, according to ESPN. The deal is to be finalized later.

With the No. 25 pick, the Lakers selected Sergio De Larrea of Spain from the Valencia Basketball Club. De Larrea, who was named MVP of the Spanish Supercup in 2025, will be on the move too, however.

Per ESPN, De Larrea was traded to the Dallas Mavericks for the 30th overall pick. Koa Peat was selected, but he will be traded to the Phoenix Suns.

The result is the Knicks picking up five second-round picks and cash, per ESPN.

Knicks superfan Spike Lee was in attendance of the NBA draft and was spotted backstage with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. Lee was a mainstay during the Knicks' title run and was present on Jalen Brunson's float during the championship parade throughout the city of New York.

This story has been updated with new information.

How to watch the 2026 NBA Draft

The second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 24 will be broadcast nationally on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can also stream the draft on ESPN Unlimited, the ESPN app and on Fubo.

What time is the 2026 NBA Draft?

The 2026 NBA Draft takes place over two days, with the first round on Tuesday, June 23 and the second round on Wednesday, June 24. Selections will start at 8 p.m. ET on both nights.

Where is the 2026 NBA Draft?

The 2026 NBA Draft takes place at the Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets, in New York. The Barclays Center has hosted the NBA draft every year since 2013 except for 2020 when COVID moved the draft to a closed-door event at ESPN Studios in Bristol, Connecticut.

2026 NBA Draft first round order

1. Washington Wizards
2. Utah Jazz
3. Memphis Grizzlies
4. Chicago Bulls
5. Los Angeles Clippers (via IND)
6. Brooklyn Nets
7. Sacramento Kings
8. Atlanta Hawks (via NOP)
9. Dallas Mavericks
10. Milwaukee Bucks
11. Golden State Warriors
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via LAC)
13. Milwaukee Bucks (via MIA)
14. Charlotte Hornets
15. Chicago Bulls (via POR)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (via PHX)
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (via PHI)
18. Charlotte Hornets (via ORL)
19. Toronto Raptors
20. San Antonio Spurs (via ATL)
21. Detroit Pistons (via MIN)
22. Philadelphia 76ers (via HOU)
23. Atlanta Hawks (via CLE)
24. New York Knicks
25. Los Angeles Lakers
26. Denver Nuggets
27. Boston Celtics
28. Brooklyn Nets (via DET)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (via SAS)
30. Dallas Mavericks (via OKC)