This Knicks-Pistons Trade Sends Julius Randle To Detroit

Julius Randle, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, NBA Trade Rumors
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Julius Randle, New York Knicks, NBA Trade Rumors
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New York Knicks Receive: F/C Kelly Olynyk, F/C Marvin Bagley III, 2025 First-Round Pick (DET)
Detroit Pistons Receive: F/C Julius Randle

Some will see this trade as backward. Why would the rebuilding Pistons acquire a veteran from the ostensibly competitive New York Knicks?

Well, this deal is less about where each of these teams is, and more about where each would like to be. The Pistons will be looking to take a step forward this season. Meanwhile, the Knicks may be willing to take a temporary step backward.

After all, the Knicks are in the market for stars. We know they’re rumored to be angling for Donovan Mitchell this summer.

Whether or not they land him, his trade will help them trade for stars in the future.

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It may not be the type of move that anybody’s expecting this summer. On the other hand, it may benefit each side in the aggregate.

With that said, is Randle a good fit in Motor City?

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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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