San Antonio Spurs Receive: C Richaun Holmes, G Justin Holiday, G Davion Mitchell, 2023 First-Round Pick (Top 5 Protected – SAC), 2023 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2023 First-Round Pick (DAL via NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: G Dejounte Murray
Sacramento Kings Receive: F/C Julius Randle
This trade finds the New York Knicks actually improving their roster at the cost of Julius Randle. They’re receiving by far the best player in this deal in Dejounte Murray.
Of course, he comes at an additional cost. The Knicks would likely have to fork up two first-round picks to make this happen. Otherwise, the Spurs won’t be enticed to ship off a 25-year-old point guard breaking into stardom.
This deal might tempt them. Many experts expect the 2023 draft to feature a historic class. Following this exchange, the Spurs would have four first-round picks next summer. This trade would also likely have them bottoming out, thus improving the value of their own pick in the process.
Meanwhile, the Knicks finally get their point guard. Dejounte Murray is a legitimate cornerstone piece. He should make the Knicks better in 2022-23, and could potentially attract fellow stars down the line.
LATEST NBA NEWS AND TRADE RUMORS: 2 Trade Packages To Send New York Knicks Star Julius Randle To Sacramento Kings
It might be the most competent move the Knicks have made in years. Finally, the Sacramento Kings will hope that acquiring Randle can be said to be the same for them.
