The New York Knicks have selected Tyler Kolek with the No. 34 overall pick in the NBA Draft, acquiring him from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for future second-round picks. Kolek, the 2023 Big East Player of the Year, led the NCAA in assists last season and is known for his playmaking abilities and three-point shooting. The Knicks had initially targeted Kolek with a first-round pick, making his selection in the second round a significant value. Kolek is expected to provide depth behind Jalen Brunson and could potentially play alongside him, adding another tough-minded guard to the Knicks' roster. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau is likely to utilize Kolek's playmaking to elevate the second unit.
Love the Tyler Kolek pick by the Knicks!
Love Tyler Kolek for the Knicks. Another tough-minded guard for New York, whose playmaking will elevate the second unit for the handful of minutes Tom Thibodeau will throw his way.
BIG EAST ➡️ BIG APPLE. WELCOME TO THE NEW YORK KNICKS, TYLER KOLEK! https://t.co/niRGQdBp8U
The Knicks are sending the Blazers future second-round picks for Tyler Kolek at No. 34, per source.
The Knicks love Tyler Kolek. There was a ton of noise they’d take him first round, and he’s a steal at this point. Bucket-getter who can reliably run the show too. Great depth behind Brunson and with so many wings they can maybe play both at once. https://t.co/blUm1tYhFb
Tyler Kolek is league bound 🤩 Portland selects the 2023 Big East Player of the Year at No. 34 👏 #NBADraft https://t.co/zXkTN375vZ
Knicks trade up to nab Tyler Kolek at #34. Led the NCAA in assists last season. Can shoot the 3PT NY gets the PG they were initially targeting with a first-round pick in the second round
Tyler Kolek is a terrific get for the Knicks My @NYTSports feature on him from last year https://t.co/pacWKQVfLQ
New York is selecting Tyler Kolek at No. 34 in the NBA Draft🔥😳⬇️ https://t.co/ABWPr54lQy
Tyler Kolek lands in New York What a steal 🔥 https://t.co/369uFOd38F
BREAKING: The Knicks are selecting Tyler Kolek at No. 34 https://t.co/P8blLstmOg
The New York Knicks select Tyler Kolek with the No. 34 Overall Pick. https://t.co/fffesacSd8
The Knicks are drafting Tyler Kolek with the No. 34 overall pick https://t.co/EoqFa84koS
New York via Portland is selecting Tyler Kolek at No. 34 in the NBA Draft, sources say. https://t.co/9EpHPHnIw7