Grizzlies, Knicks tie for most second-round picks

Each carries seven on opening-night rosters

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

126: Players selected in the second round of the NBA Draft (24.3% of all players). The Memphis Grizzlies and New York Kn Via @NBAPR on X

What happened: Opening-night rosters include 126 players selected in the second round. Those selections account for 24.3% of players league-wide.

Why it matters: The share underscores the second round as an established roster-building path. Memphis and New York sit at the front of that trend entering the season.

By the numbers: Second-round selections: 126 (24.3% of opening-night players); Memphis 7, New York 7.

What to watch: Early rotations will show how those second-round contributors factor for both clubs.

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@NBAPR 2026-10-26T15:55:44.093591+00:00

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