Knicks and Grizzlies negotiate trade offers ahead of NBA Draft second round

The NBA's second‑round draft begins Wednesday night, and the New York Knicks (pick No. 31) and Memphis Grizzlies (pick No. 32) are already fielding trade offers for their selections. The Knicks, after trading their No. 25 first‑round pick to the Dallas Mavericks for No. 30 pick Koa Peat and two second‑round picks, then sent Peat to the Phoenix Suns for cash and three additional second‑round picks—including No. 47—are now looking to move the assets they hold.

The Grizzlies, who secured Duke forward Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 overall pick and added forward Karim Lopez at No. 21 through earlier trades, are also actively negotiating for their second‑round slots. Both clubs are leveraging the draft board ahead of the night‑two selections. The second round historically produces top talent, such as NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson (2018), three‑time MVP Nikola Jokic (2014) and four‑time champion Draymond Green (2012), underscoring the strategic importance of these deals.