5:53pm: The Blazers have issued a press release confirming the trade is official.
3:40pm: The Trail Blazers are trading the No. 34 pick in the draft for three future second-rounders, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports tweets. The Knicks used the pick to select Marquette point guard Tyler Kolek, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium tweets.
The Trail Blazers will receive two second-rounders the Knicks acquired in previous trades — a 2027 from Minnesota, and a 2029 that will be the least favorable of Indiana’s or Washington’s pick. New York also included its own 2030 second-round pick, according to Fischer (Twitter link).
Kolek is one of most established floor leaders coming out of the college ranks and provides depth behind star point man Jalen Brunson. Kolek led the nation in assists per game this past season at 7.7. He’s led the Big East in assists per game for three straight seasons.
In his senior season, he averaged 15.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals. He’s valued as a passer with excellent footwork and finishing ability. He also improved his 3-point shooting in his last two college seasons, averaging 39.8% and 38.8%.
According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, there was a “ton of noise” that the Knicks would use one of their late first-rounders on Kolek (Twitter link). As it turned out, he was still available early in the second round.
…how many guards do the knicks need?
To get him at 34 is just incredible.
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Hell yeah love this
Thibs won’t play him.
Great pick for the Knicks!
Great pick, especially as they’ll likely move McBride to stay under the apron after the Bridges deal.
Big Al gone love this
Stop suggesting that. Duece is a keeper. I don’t want him gone.
I’m a big McBride guy. But I want him to pass more and run offense more. I thought he’d develop into a 2way PG. He has but still has a way to go. His D is ahead of his PG game right now. Kolek is a traditional PG who can shoot. Big IQ. You will like him.
This could mean McBride will be included in Bridges trade
Kole’s is a real PG . Gotta like this.
Leon Rose is cooking right now. This could be the steal of the draft only time will tell. This cat reminds me of the Indy Point Guard who killed us off the bench for the Pacers. They Said the Knicks were targeting him for weeks. He is top in college for assists and he can shoot. Tyler ,Mcbride,Hart and Devo as a second unit is This team is deep . Leon Rose is no longer asleep at the wheel with the trade for Mikal Bridges and resigning OG Leon Rose is in his bag.
Luv ya Deuce but McConnell Jr is a better PG
Does anyone think Rokas Jokubaitis is ready for the NBA with the Knicks?