DARK SECRETS: Nba trade grades knicks make risky move | Vintage Vibes

The Knicks’ wheeling and dealing in anticipation of an important summer began in earnest during the NBA Draft. New York entered Thursday with the No. 11 pick, briefly held the No. 13 pick, and left the draft making zero selections. Instead, through a series of moves, the Knicks traded the No. 11 pick, four second-rounders, as well as guard Kemba Walker in exchange for three future first-round picks. New York will receive the Pistons’ and Wizards’ 2023 firsts, which are protected through the 18th pick and 14th pick, respectively. The Knicks also receive a top-four protected pick from Milwaukee in 2025.

Elsewhere in the dealings, Detroit received Kemba Walker and the 13th pick, which was used on Jalen Duren. Charlotte received a 2023 first via Denver and four second-round picks. And Oklahoma City used the 11th pick acquired from the Knicks to select Ousmane Dieng. Let’s grade the deal for each side.