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Knicks Draft: Teams New York Can Acquire A Draft Pick From

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 16, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson looks on during a stop in play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson looks on during a stop in play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles the ball as New York Knicks guard Sasha Vujacic (18) defends in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles the ball as New York Knicks guard Sasha Vujacic (18) defends in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have an embarrassment of draft riches. With Eric Bledsoe, Devin Booker, Archie Goodwin, Brandon Knight, Alex Len, and T.J. Warren already on the roster, Phoenix can add four more young and talented players at No. 4, 13, 28, and 34 in the 2016 NBA Draft.

It’s conceivable that the Suns would rather add cash and a veteran than a fourth rookie to a roster that’s already young and promising.

The Knicks have a better shot at the No. 34 pick than the No. 28, but both are attainable. The Suns already have a four guards to build around, a center with support from the organization, and a dynamic scorer at small forward.

It stands to reason that the Suns will address its few long-term voids at No. 4 and No. 13 overall, which puts the No. 28 and 34 selections in play.

Offering Kyle O’Quinn and cash could be enough to convince the Suns to part ways with No. 34. If not, then the Knicks would likely be asked to sweeten the pot for the No. 28 pick by including a future selection of their own.

Chances are, New York would prefer to hold onto its future draft picks.

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If Phil Jackson has proven anything over the past two years, however, it’s that he knows how to trade into the NBA Draft. It’s fair to expect him to do so again in 2016.

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