The Knicks just kept on trading on NBA draft night.
The newly-crowned NBA champs made three trades on Tuesday night to end up with a handful of second-round draft picks and cash considerations.
They briefly held the draft rights to Spanish teenager Sergio de Larrea, a 6-foot-6 guard who played for Valencia after moving back from No. 24 to 25 in a deal with the Lakers.
But just after the final pick of the first round, the Knicks traded de Larrea to the Mavericks for No. 30 pick Koa Peat and two second-round picks. They then traded Peat to the Suns for three second-rounders, including No. 47 on Wednesday night, ESPN.com reported.
The Knicks got cash considerations back in the first deal with the Lakers, The Post confirmed.
The Knicks were actively looking to get out of the first round because they have limited space to stay under the second apron – which owner James Dolan recently said he wishes to avoid, though it’s to be determined if that desire becomes reality.
The Knicks are already bringing back Mohamed Diawara on a multiyear deal worth $10 million, The Post’s Stefan Bondy confirmed.
And they have multiple free agents to make decisions on – namely Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson along with Ariel Hukporti and Jeremy Sochan.
Jose Alvarado has a $4.5 million player option, too.
Assuming Alvarado opts in, the Knicks – if they stash de Larrea – are now roughly $16.5 million under the second apron.
They would have been around $13 million under the second apron if they stayed at No. 24, made that pick and signed that player.
