This Hornets-Knicks Trade Sends Julius Randle To Charlotte

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Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal

Again, the Charlotte Hornets are angling for a Miles Bridges replacement here. Julius Randle isn’t a perfect one, but he just might do.

Randle’s not as athletic, but he’s probably more skilled. He is certainly a better passer. In fact, his combined playmaking with LaMelo Ball could give the Hornets one of the least predictable attacks in the NBA.

Meanwhile, the Hornets don’t have a lot of avenues for improvement. Without Bridges, this roster gets uninspiring pretty quickly behind Ball. Here, the Hornets land a player who’s at least a capable second option in Randle.

Realistically, they’ll be banking on him edging closer to his 2020-21 form than he was able to last year. Randle may never get there again – his elite three-point shooting over that season feels like an outlier.

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Still, if he can even split the difference between the two seasons, this deal should pay off for the Hornets.

Can the Knicks run the risk of watching Randle bounce back in a new uniform?

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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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