{"id":2822,"date":"2026-06-24T07:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=2822"},"modified":"2026-06-24T07:09:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:09:31","slug":"nba-draft-tracker-2026-live-updates-knicks-make-another-two-trades-in-bonkers-end-to-round-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=2822","title":{"rendered":"NBA Draft tracker 2026 live updates: Knicks make another two trades in bonkers end to round 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft has concluded. <\/p>\n<p>AJ Dybantsa was taken first overall by the Wizards while Darryn Peterson went second to the Jazz. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=2820\">Trump crackdown uncovers $6.5B in fraud \u2014 and your taxes were wasted on diamonds, Ferraris and a boat named \u2018Butt Nekkid\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>There were a few trades, including one involving the champion Knicks.<\/p>\n<p>Follow The Post\u2019s live updates for the latest 2026 NBA Draft picks, trades and reaction.<\/p>\n<div>\n<article>\n<header>\n<div>\n\t\t2 hours ago\t<\/div>\n<h2>Knicks trade Sergio De Larrea <\/h2>\n<p><span><br \/>\n\tBy<br \/>\n\t\t\tRob Reese\t\t<\/span><\/header>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Well, that was quick.<\/p>\n<p>The Knicks dealt their first-round pick to the Mavericks, for No. 30 Koa Peat, who was traded to the Suns for three picks and cash.<\/p>\n<p>So the Knicks get five seconds and cash to cap a wild trade and end of the first round.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<header>\n<div>\n\t\t2 hours ago\t<\/div>\n<h2>30. Dallas Mavericks &#8212; Koa Peat, Forward (Arizona)<\/h2>\n<p><span><br \/>\n\tBy<br \/>\n\t\t\tRob Reese\t\t<\/span><\/header>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>A strong-bodied forward who handles the ball like a guard, Peat dominates smaller defenders in the mid-post and creates mismatches everywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div><\/div>\n<article>\n<header>\n<div>\n\t\t2 hours ago\t<\/div>\n<h2>29. Sacramento Kings (from Cleveland Cavaliers) &#8212; Alex Karaban, Forward (UConn)<\/h2>\n<p><span><br \/>\n\tBy<br \/>\n\t\t\tKevin Doan\t\t<\/span><\/header>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>A highly decorated, back-to-back national champion who offers elite floor-spacing, flawless defensive positioning, and unmatched winning intangibles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<header>\n<div>\n\t\t2 hours ago\t<\/div>\n<h2>28. Brooklyn Nets (from Timberwolves) &#8212; Joshua Jefferson, Forward (Iowa State)<\/h2>\n<p><span><br \/>\n\tBy<br \/>\n\t\t\tRob Reese\t\t<\/span><\/header>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>A uniquely versatile forward with a robust 6&#8217;9 frame, Jefferson can entirely orchestrate an offense, famously becoming the first player in Big 12 history to notch multiple triple-doubles in conference play.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div><\/div>\n<article>\n<header>\n<div>\n\t\t3 hours ago\t<\/div>\n<h2>27.  Boston Celtics &#8212; Chris Cenac Jr., Center (Houston)<\/h2>\n<p><span><br \/>\n\tBy<br \/>\n\t\t\tKevin Doan\t\t<\/span><\/header>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>A physical, energetic rim protector who does the dirty work inside, Cenac is an elite screen-setter and vertical spacer.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=2818\">Knicks make slew of NBA Draft trades after briefly selecting Spanish teenager Sergio de Larrea<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<header>\n<div>\n\t\t3 hours ago\t<\/div>\n<h2>26. San Antonio Spurs (from Nuggets) &#8212; Tarris Reed Jr., Center (UConn)<\/h2>\n<p><span><br \/>\n\tBy<br \/>\n\t\t\tRob Reese\t\t<\/span><\/header>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>A physical, broad-shouldered enforcer in the paint who brings championship-level pedigree, interior defense, and elite screening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div><\/div>\n<article>\n<header>\n<div>\n\t\t3 hours ago\t<\/div>\n<h2>25. New York Knicks (from Lakers) &#8212; Sergio de Larrea, Guard (Valencia International)<\/h2>\n<p><span><br \/>\n\tBy<br \/>\n\t\t\tKevin Doan\t\t<\/span><\/header>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>A jumbo playmaker with elite floor vision, de Larrea uses his unique size at the point guard spot to pass over smaller perimeter defenders. Sergio de Larrea gives the Knicks a jumbo playmaker who adds size, vision and creativity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<header>\n<div>\n\t\t3 hours ago\t<\/div>\n<h2>24. Los Angeles Lakers (from Knicks) &#8212; Cameron Carr, Guard (Baylor)<\/h2>\n<p><span><br \/>\n\tBy<br \/>\n\t\t\tRob Reese\t\t<\/span><\/header>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>An athletic, prototypical 3-and-D wing with a lightning-fast release who profiles as an ideal floor-spacer at the next level.<\/p>\n<p>The Knicks traded this pick to the Lakers for cash considerations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div><\/div>\n<article>\n<header>\n<div>\n\t\t3 hours ago\t<\/div>\n<h2>Knicks trade No. 24 pick to Lakers for No. 25 pick<\/h2>\n<p><span><br \/>\n\tBy<br \/>\n\t\t\tRob Reese\t\t<\/span><\/header>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The Knicks and Lakers have swapped picks here as the Knicks move back a spot to No. 25 in exchange for cash considerations. Standby Knicks fans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<header>\n<div>\n\t\t3 hours ago\t<\/div>\n<h2>23. Atlanta Hawks &#8212; Zuby Ejiofor, Center (St. John&#8217;s)<\/h2>\n<p><span><br \/>\n\tBy<br \/>\n\t\t\tKevin Doan\t\t<\/span><\/header>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>An athletic, high-energy rim-runner who plays with an entirely relentless motor and clears out space effectively on the offensive glass. Zuby Ejiofor gives the Hawks a big who can run the floor, rebound and defend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div><\/div>\n<article>\n<header>\n<div>\n\t\t3 hours ago\t<\/div>\n<h2>22. Philadelphia 76ers &#8212; Labaron Philon, Guard (Alabama)<\/h2>\n<p><span><br \/>\n\tBy<br \/>\n\t\t\tRob Reese\t\t<\/span><\/header>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>A lightning-quick guard who excels in transition, Philon uses his change-of-pace handle to tear apart opposing defenses. 76er&#8217;s get another intriguing piece to an already solid core.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<header>\n<div>\n\t\t3 hours ago\t<\/div>\n<h2>21.  Detroit Pistons (to Grizzlies) &#8212; Karim Lopez, Forward (New Zealand Breakers)<\/h2>\n<p><span><br \/>\n\tBy<br \/>\n\t\t\tKevin Doan\t\t<\/span><\/header>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>He averaged 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists for the New Zealand Breakers, showing the all-around production that makes him an intriguing developmental piece. 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