New York Knicks Receive: C Richaun Holmes, F Harrison Barnes, G/F Justin Holiday, SAC 2023 1st Round Pick (Top-5 Protected), POR 2025 2nd Round Pick (via SAC)
Sacramento Kings Receive: F Julius Randle, G Kemba Walker, NYK 2027 2nd Round Pick
Going out and trading for Domantas Sabonis was a big move for the Kings to make, especially since they had to give up Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton to get Sabonis.
With Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox, the Kings have a strong foundation to build around, but they may very well need a third star in order to get over the hump and end their long playoff drought.
Forming a “Big 3” of De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and Julius Randle could be advantageous to the Kings’ front office, especially since Sabonis and Randle would immediately become one of the better frontcourt pairings in the league.
Both of these big men are two of the better rebounders in the NBA right now and the Kings do have some tradable assets that could be of interest to the Knicks.
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Seeing as Richaun Holmes’ value has decreased dramatically in Sacramento, the Knicks could view him as a replacement for pending free agent Mitchell Robinson and Harrison Barnes is an intriguing veteran that the Knicks could add for scoring depth on the wing.
Donte DiVincenzo, Justin Holiday and Trey Lyles are all also possible trade assets that could go to New York, with Holiday being included in this package.
The Knicks recently shut down Kemba Walker for the season and seeing as his production all year long has not been what they intended it to be, they could be more than willing to trade him in the offseason if they are getting value in return.
Trading an All-Star in Julius Randle instead of building around him may not seem like the best idea at this time, but the Knicks desperately need to make a big move in the offseason and RJ Barrett has been proving recently that he can be the player for this team to build around long-term.
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Adding Harrison Barnes, Richaun Holmes and Justin Holiday as three key secondary talents around Barrett while still having Alec Burks, Derrick Rose, Nerlens Noel and Cam Reddish could be advantageous to the Knicks.
