2026 NBA Draft Thread

[keevsnick]

Do we trade out of #40, or take the highest guy on our board that will agree to a 2-way?

I don't anticipate the Brad is going to want to commit a roster spot to a second rounder, although if Evans or Vassar fell to us I would want to take them.

Worth noting Celtics have no second-round picks in 2027-2030, so trading #40 for a few future seconds wouldn't be the worst thing.

Also worth noting that the minimum contract for a rookie is about 800k less than the minimum for a 2nd year player, which could matter for staying under the tax. They could for example cut Max Shulga (Non-Guaranteed 2.15 million) and replace that spot with whomever they draft at 40 who would make something like 1.35 million. They could then bring back Shulga on a two-way.

[Ilikesports17]

Not gonna let myself get excited about some of the guys still on the board (although there are some interesting options)

Think it?s probably wise to restock the 2nd round picks and hopefully trading out can help accomplish that

[DefenseWinsChamps]

I don't know. Brad seemed to indicate an intent to keep the pick and draft someone they like.

[jambr380]

Not gonna let myself get excited about some of the guys still on the board (although there are some interesting options)

Think it?s probably wise to restock the 2nd round picks and hopefully trading out can help accomplish that

Not sure how many 2nd round picks #40 is worth, but I'll take whatever we can get. Brad trades these things away like crazy - we need to find a way to restock the cupboard.

[Who]

Knicks do not expect Sergio De Larrea to be on roster next season. A draft and stash.

Jake Fischer

Had heard De Larrea for both New York and Minnesota, before the Timberwolves traded No. 28, had appeal because of his draft-and-stash opportunity. Wolves obviously used that pick to get off Julius Randle's money. Knicks don't expect De Larrea to come to the NBA this season.

Wait I thought he went to Dallas ...

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From Reddit and Marc Stein

As per Marc Stein, the plan is that Sergio De Larrea may NOT be stashed in Europe and potentially will make his way to Dallas. Whether he plays summer league or not is still up in the air, but now he gets to learn from Kyrie even earlier assuming he comes this year.

To me, it sounds like that was part of the plan once they drafted him.

"The pre-draft expectation, sources tell @TheSteinLine & @DLLS_Sports, was that Sergio De Larrea would likely spend next season in Europe again.

Told that 2026-27 plans now that he's Dallas-bound -- including whether De Larrea plays summer league -- are all being worked through."

Okay. He is coming to Dallas. Nevermind.

[Who]

Jorge Sierra: Only college basketball players in the Top 20 of the draft. First time that has happened since 1994!

No internationals. Did not notice that.