New York Knicks fans learned at the draft lottery that the organization wouldn’t have a pick in the 2023 NBA Draft unless the front office decides to trade into the draft. The odds of that happening don’t seem high, but it shouldn’t be counted out yet.
Although the Knicks currently don’t have a pick, that hasn’t stopped fans from creating ideas based on the lottery order. The Trail Blazers have the No. 3 pick in this year’s draft and according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe (subscription required), Portland is expected to “heavily shop” the pick. Damian Lillard’s future with the organization is unclear, so there’s a chance that the Trail Blazers could trade the pick for a win-now veteran to entice Lillard to stay.