The time has come, and it did not take long, for Julius Randle’s name to find its way into NBA trade rumors.
The New York Knicks acted out of emotion and gave Randle a contract extension after a career year in 2021. Now, the Knicks are stuck with this contract after watching Randle and the team take significant steps back.
New York was hoping that Randle would be a leader for years to come, but it does not look like that will be the case.
First of all, Randle did not play at the level the Knicks were expecting. He scored 20.1 points per game this season, but his shooting numbers were low. Randle shot 41.1% from the field and 30.9% from 3-point range. This is down from 41.1% last season.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: 3 Teams Who Should Prepare For Offseason Julius Randle Trade
When Randle touches the ball within the offense, motion stops, and a shot goes up. He is not the leader the Knicks need offensively.
Tom Thibodeau began playing some younger options down the stretch once the team was eliminated from the postseason. Both Obi Toppin and Immanuel Quickley have a chance to be solid role players for years to come.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: 3 Teams Who Should Prepare For Offseason Julius Randle Trade
RJ Barrett remains inconsistent but is improving each year. Regardless, the Knicks are not in as good of a spot as everyone thought last year.
There could be some significant changes coming to the New York Knicks this offseason, and it should begin with Julius Randle. Here is one trade that could land him with the Detroit Pistons.
