Aside from the Sacramento Kings, it’s debatable that there has not been a worse NBA franchise than the New York Knicks over the last decade. From the ownership to the product on the floor, the Knicks have been a disaster that is unlikely to change shortly.
After finishing as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference last season, the Knicks quickly showed that that was a fluke by missing the playoffs this time around.
Julius Randle received a contract extension and immediately took steps back. He averaged 20.1 points per game and shot 30.9% percent from three-point range, which was a considerable decline from last season.
Tom Thibodeau refused to play young prospects this season, which hindered their progress. Once the Knicks were eliminated, Thibodeau gave the youngsters a chance, and Obi Toppin stepped up. He showed that he could be a piece for the future, along with Immanuel Quickley coming off the bench.
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Indiana showed this during the trade deadline by moving both Domantas Sabonis and Caris LeVert. Now, they could be looking for a replacement to give them some stability. Could pursuing a trade for Julius Randle be an intriguing option as they re-tool?
If the Indiana Pacers and New York were to come together for a trade centered around Julius Randle, here’s what one potential package could look like.
