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Knicks News: 2023 NBA Draft outlook, MVP trade rumors

By Jordanna Clark

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 14: Executive Vice President and Senior Basketball Advisor William Wesley and President Leon Rose of the New York Knicks look on during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at United Center on December 14, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 14: Executive Vice President and Senior Basketball Advisor William Wesley and President Leon Rose of the New York Knicks look on during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at United Center on December 14, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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The biggest news out of the draft lottery was of course that the Spurs won the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes. As for the New York Knicks, though, their chances of getting the No. 11 or No. 12 pick in the draft were quickly erased. As expected, the Mavericks were awarded the No. 10 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

As things stand, New York not only doesn’t have a first-round pick next month but doesn’t have a second-round pick as well. It was largely suspected that if the Knicks were to be given the No. 11 or No. 12 pick, it would’ve been packaged in a trade for a star. However, there’s still the chance that New York could trade into the draft if there’s a player that catches their eye.

There’s a current player in the league that should’ve already caught the Knicks’ eyes. With trade rumors swirling around, there seems to be at least some belief that Joel Embiid could be on the move. From the Sixers failing to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals, to the uncertainty regarding James Harden’s future, to Philadelphia firing Doc Rivers, trusting the process hasn’t worked out for the Sixers.

ESPN’s Zach Lowe and Tim MacMahon believe that New York has been monitoring what’s been unfolding in Philadelphia, which checks out because the Knicks would be able to put together one of the best packages in the league for Embiid if he were to become available.

More Knicks news

  • Tom Thibodeau was spotted at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago on Wednesday.
  • Former NBA center Dwight Howard posted a video in which he tried to recruit several current NBA players, including Julius Randle, to join him in Taiwan. Howard currently plays for the Taoyuan Leopards.
  • On The Putback with Ian Begley, the topic of what the Knicks should do with Julius Randle this offseason was discussed.

NBA news

  • Here’s a complete list of the 58 picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. The draft will take place on Thursday, June 22 at Barclays Center.
  • Adam Silver said on Tuesday that he was “shocked” when he saw the Instagram Live video in which Ja Morant was holding a gun. Memphis has suspended Morant from all team-related activities.
  • Nikola Jokic continued his dominant playoff run with 34 points, 21 rebounds, and 14 assists in Denver’s 132-126 Game 1 win over Los Angeles on Tuesday. Game 2 will tip-off at Ball Arena at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday.
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