Has an NBA Draft ever felt as inconsequential for New York?For years, the annual event was treated like the Super Bowl around these parts, given the Knicks’ struggles as a franchise for most of this century. But now, New York is an NBA champion for the first time in 53 years, and a savior is no longer needed.Still though, there is business to attend to, and the Knicks have three picks (Nos. 24, 31 and 55) in this week’s draft. New York could use another ballhandler, preferably one with some size. It might need to plan for a life without Mitchell Robinson, who is an upcoming free agent. More shooting has never hurt anybody.Here are three prospects that New York might consider with each pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft.Pick No. 24Koa Peat, Forward, Arizona: There is a real chance the 6-foot-7 Peat won’t be there when the Knicks are on the clock, but New York clearly has a good enough roster as is — so maybe it packages two picks to move up and get a player it really likes. Peat is intriguing for a few reasons, most notably his size, 6-foot-11 wingspan and ability to handle the ball. As our Sam Vecenie recently broke down, Peat can string together multiple moves with the ball in his hands and has good footwork. The Knicks could use a big wing with natural ballhandling chops. Peat also has winning intangibles and positional versatility. The jump shot is a concern, but New York has the time and resources to work with him on that facet of his game.Bennett Stirtz, Guard, Iowa: He’s 6-foot-2, but Stirtz can be a lead guard at the next level and can play alongside a ball-dominant guard because of his elite shooting. Over his last two collegiate seasons, Stirtz knocked down 37.2 percent of his 3s on 5.8 attempts per game. The shooting plus his high IQ would be beneficial for a Knicks team that plays in a read-and-react offense. Stirtz has to shake some doubters defensively because of his lack of strength and foot speed to prove he can be a starter in the NBA. There are also questions regarding his ability to create separation as a ballhandler at the next level. The shooting and decision-making, though, make Stirtz a good bet to, at the very least, be a rotation player in the NBA.Chris Cenac Jr., Big, Houston: Cenac, 19, won’t be ready to seriously contribute for a few seasons, assuming his development goes well, but his upside might be worth a gamble at the end of the first round. The 6-foot-10 big is a fluid athlete and good rebounder. The shooting mechanics are promising, too. Cenac has a chance to be a versatile, two-way big man if he lands in the right program and has a good work ethic. The defensive stuff is a little more concerning, but Cenac is young and has tremendous size. He wasn’t a great rim protector at the college level and his motor, at times, was a little concerning from two scouts I talked to. Vecenie believes there’s a world where he ends up settling in as a power forward at the next level as opposed to a center.BYU’s Richie Saunders could be a potential fallback if the Knicks lose Landry Shamet this summer. (Scott Wachter / Getty Images)Pick No. 31Richie Saunders, Wing, BYU: Knee issues aside, Saunders could be a good replacement in the event the Knicks lose Landry Shamet in free agency this summer. He’s 24 years old, but he’s a really good shooter who has played a lot of basketball over his four-year college career. At best, as a rookie, Saunders will be a catch-and-shoot weapon who can survive defensively. That’s not a bad profile to add for a Knicks team with more than enough players who need the ball in their hands.