Nick Martinelli Joins Clippers Following Multi-Team Draft Day Trade

Nick Martinelli was selected by the New York Knicks with the No. 55 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft before his rights underwent a series of trades. Initially sent to the Houston Rockets, Martinelli's rights were subsequently traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for cash considerations. The versatile prospect now joins the Clippers' organization as a late second-round selection following a complex draft-night journey through three different NBA franchises.