This Hornets-Knicks Trade Sends Julius Randle To Charlotte

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Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal

Again, this deal is all about retaining control for the Knicks. Their reasoning is not complicated here: Gordon Hayward’s contract runs half as long as Randle’s. That’s all you need to know.

Of course, predicting what the Knicks may do this summer is a challenge. Until Donovan Mitchell’s situation resolves, that will be the case. On the other hand, this deal could benefit them whether they land Mitchell or not.

If they do, the Knicks could feel that, rather than keeping Randle as a second option, they’d prefer some flexibility to go land a bigger star down the line.

Meanwhile, Hayward is still a productive NBA player. An offense built around Mitchell, Hayward, and Jalen Brunson ought to be at least competent in 2022-23.

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When Hayward’s contract expires, the Knicks may be able to put themselves in a position to land a player who elevates them above mere competency. That’ll be a significantly harder goal to achieve with Randle’s money on the books through to 2026.

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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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