The San Antonio Spurs have the means to make a blockbuster trade this offseason, and the player who ended their Finals bid is on their radar.

Fresh off winning their first championship since 1973, the New York Knicks are reportedly expected to be active on the trade front during the 2026 NBA draft.

Every move the Knicks have made during the 2026 offseason, with signings, trades, departures and more, plus consistent updates throughout free agency.

Most franchises spent the two days of the 2026 NBA Draft addressing their futures, but the New York Knicks instead emphasized their present. Knicks owner James Dolan made it clear during a recent radio interview that he doesn’t want his team in the second apron,

The champions avoided the first round but had to work to do so. It was expected that Knicks president Leon Rose would trade the No. 24 pick in Tuesday’s first round of the NBA draft to avoid taking on first-round salary.