19^th pick: Sharife Cooper, guard (Auburn)

Finding an Elfrid Payton replacement should be a top priority. Cooper is a steady floor general who could earn the trust of his coach. Though New York has Immanuel Quickley, he’s more of a scorer while Cooper is a true playmaker. The Knicks have another first-round pick and it wouldn’t be surprising if they package them together in a trade.

21^st pick: James Bouknight, guard (UConn)

Bouknight brings plenty of offensive skill but he’s raw defensively. Learning from Tom Thibodeau could do him wonders.

Kyle Boone, CBS Sports

19^th pick: Usman Garuba, power forward (Spain)

Yes, for a second consecutive year, the Knicks take a big man in the first round. Garuba is the antithesis of 2020 first-round pick Obi Toppin, though. He's a defensive monster who has good mobility and can defend out onto the perimeter. The 6-foot-8 frame and raw skill set on offense are the only concerns keeping him from the lottery in this mock.

21^st pick: Tre Mann, guard (Florida)

The Knicks were a great story this season. They made the playoffs when no one expected they would, playing a physical style in the mold of their tough-nosed coach. But the playoffs proved their offense is ... not great. Mann at No. 21 feels like good value as a potential add to help on that front. He made 40.2% from 3 at Florida last season and has the offensive versatility to add a little on and off the ball.

Darren Hartwell, NBC Sports

19^th pick: Usman Garuba, power forward (Spain)

If the Knicks keep both of their first-round picks, they could do a lot worse than Garuba here. The Spain native boasts a 7-foot-2 wingspan and is a high-energy defender, so Tom Thibodeau should welcome him with open (and much smaller) arms.

21^st pick: Jaden Springer, guard (Tennessee)

Unless Derrick Rose continues to be Benjamin Button, the Knicks need point guard help. Springer is a strong, athletic defender who shot 43.5% from 3-point range for the Vols, making him a natural fit for New York.

Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report

19^th pick: Jared Butler, guard (Baylor)

Playoff teams looking to bolster their 2021-22 rotation will be drawn to Butler. After another year of improvement and leading Baylor to a national title, he comes off as ready to contribute with his ball-handling, shooting versatility and floater game.

21^st pick: Ziaire Williams, forward (Stanford)

Williams could make teams forget about his shooting numbers with strong workouts showcasing his pretty jumper and ball skills for a 6'8" wing. A lack of strength and explosiveness changed the perception about his upside, but he's still an intriguing buy-low pick for the chances that his shot is better than the numbers suggest. He can offer some degree of three-and-D plus capable pick-and-roll ball-handling.

19th pick: Sharife Cooper, guard (Auburn)

21st pick: James Bouknight, guard (UConn)

19th pick: Usman Garuba, power forward (Spain)

21st pick: Tre Mann, guard (Florida)

19th pick: Usman Garuba, power forward (Spain)

21st pick: Jaden Springer, guard (Tennessee)

19th pick: Jared Butler, guard (Baylor)

21st pick: Ziaire Williams, forward (Stanford)

19^th pick: Sharife Cooper, guard (Auburn)

21^st pick: James Bouknight, guard (UConn)

19^th pick: Usman Garuba, power forward (Spain)

21^st pick: Tre Mann, guard (Florida)

19^th pick: Usman Garuba, power forward (Spain)

21^st pick: Jaden Springer, guard (Tennessee)

19^th pick: Jared Butler, guard (Baylor)

21^st pick: Ziaire Williams, forward (Stanford)

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