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Knicks Rumors: Trading back in first round of NBA Draft being explored

The No. 3 pick is potentially prime real estate for the New Orleans Pelicans to acquire from the New York Knicks in an Anthony Davis trade. It can be a headliner and lead to players like RJ Barrett or Jarrett Culver.

However, the prospect exists of the Knicks moving down in the first round, even with their links to Barrett and Culver.

Per ESPN’s Jonathon Givony, New York is evaluating its options at No. 3. One potential route explored is trading back with the Atlanta Hawks for the No. 8 and 10 picks, which arose with the 2018 trade that sent Luka Doncic‘s rights to Dallas.