JUNE 21: The deal is now official, per a press release from the Kings.
JUNE 20: The Knicks acquired the No. 47 pick from the Kings and selected University of Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets.
Sacramento received the No. 55 pick in the draft and cash, Steve Popper of Newsday tweets. The Kings used the No. 55 pick on Kyle Guy.
Brazdeikis was an early-entry prospect who left the Wolverines after one season. The stretch four averaged 14.8 PPG and 5.4 RPG. Brazdeikis’ representatives had pegged him to go anywhere from 20-40 early in the draft process, so he lasted a little longer than anticipated.
ignas is a good energy guy. interesting to see how he will be used?
I like the pick as well. Potential to be a very good bench/support player with strong upside due to his age. But then again, as a frustrated Knicks fan, I would look for anything positive even if they drafted an empty box.
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Ignas will pressure Knox. They will probably tell him to go after him and he will. Starting job at MSG available. I like the pick… maybe an Eduardo Najera with scoring instincts.
love the name drop