The Knicks own a conditional first-round pick from the Washington Wizards — but Washington is doing everything in its power to make sure those conditions never come to pass.

And that’s perfectly fine.

Because for a Knicks front office strapped for draft capital during a championship-or-bust window, a premium second-rounder might be the exact sweetener needed to seal a future deal. Even if it’s not the first-round prize they once envisioned, it could still carry plenty of value when the phones start ringing.

Call them the Stevia Wizards — light on wins, light on substance, but just enough to spice up New York’s trade package.

The Knicks face those same Wizards in preseason game No. 4 of 5 on Monday night at Madison Square Garden — a matchup that offers more value for internal evaluati

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