3 Major Trades For Spurs To Acquire Knicks Star Julius Randle

Julius Randle, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, NBA Trade Rumors
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Julius Randle, New York Knicks, NBA Trade Rumors
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New York Knicks Receive: C Jakob Poeltl, F Doug McDermott, 2022 First-Round Pick (No. 20 – SAS)
San Antonio Spurs Receive: F Julius Randle

New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau loves rim protectors. We know this to be true. This deal poses a question: How much does Tom Thibodeau love rim protectors?

After all, some will look at this deal and think the Knicks are getting the short end. We’d argue it’s not so black-and-white. Poeltl may not be as big of a name as Randle, but he’s one of the better defensive big men in the NBA.

There’s no question that Thibs would love him. Getting the sweet-shooting McDermott and a first-rounder is an added bonus.

With all that being said, in a straight-up value sense, this may not quite cut it for the Knicks. Randle may be a distressed asset, but he’s only a season removed from All-NBA honors.

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If the Knicks won’t budge on this offer, the Spurs should have something else up their sleeve. It’ll be costlier, but it may also be closer to fair.

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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