Knicks navigating 2026 NBA Draft with second apron restrictions in mind

A few notes on the Knicks’ trades in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft...As noted earlier Tuesday, the Knicks are operating as a team that will not exceed the second apron in team salary this season. That, presumably, was a factor in how New York approached the first round of the NBA Draft. They entered Tuesday with the No. 24 pick. At the end of the night, after three trades, New York ended up with five second-round picks and cash considerations. They also ended the nig