It's the 18th straight draft lottery appearance in which the Knicks either stayed at their projected pick or moved back. Alright, that's not what the fan base wants to read on here, believe me, I know. However, there is, believe it or not, reason to feel the Knicks will turn the No. 11 pick into a positive for their team's immediate and long-term future. Tuesday … [Read more...] about For the Knicks, picking No. 11 in the 2022 NBA Draft, there’s reason for optimism
NBA Draft
Nets get Reggie Perry in draft-night exchange for No. 55 pick Jay Scrubb
With Reggie Perry, the Brooklyn Nets maneuvered their way to a potential steal in the 2020 NBA Draft. The Nets, with the 55th overall pick selected swingman Jay Scrubb out of John A. Logan College. However, before Scrubb could get comfortable, it was reported the Nets were dealing him to the Clippers for the 57th pick, which was used to grab Perry. Scrubb would’ve been an … [Read more...] about Nets get Reggie Perry in draft-night exchange for No. 55 pick Jay Scrubb
Nets acquire Landry Shamet in draft-night deal for 19th overall pick
Landry Shamet is bringing his career 40.2 percent three-point shooting to Brooklyn. The Nets traded away the 19th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft to get Shamet. As part of a three-team deal, the Nets acquired him from the Clippers and shipped off their first-round pick, which turned out to be Villanova’s Saddiq Bey, to the Detroit Pistons. Luke Kennard was moved to the … [Read more...] about Nets acquire Landry Shamet in draft-night deal for 19th overall pick
Knicks take Obi Toppin with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft
The Knicks selected Obi Toppin out of Dayton with the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9, 220-pound Toppin was born in Brooklyn and later graduated from Ossining High School. For Dayton, Toppin emerged as one of the best players in the nation for the 2019-20 college basketball season. The power forward averaged 20.0 points, 7.5. rebounds, and 2.2 … [Read more...] about Knicks take Obi Toppin with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft
