This Knicks-Mavericks Trade Sends Julius Randle To Dallas

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Why The Dallas Mavericks Do The Deal

As with any proposal involving Julius Randle, the Mavericks are taking a gamble. At this point, we don’t know who the real Julius Randle is.

If the Mavericks got the 2020-21 version, they’d be getting a perfect co-star for Doncic. That version of Randle was one of the best three-point shooters in the NBA. His ability to space the floor for the Slovenian superstar while making plays for himself and others while Doncic needed a break would be perfect for Dallas.

On the other hand, if they got the 2021-22 version, they’d be in trouble. Randle regressed from “elite” to “atrocious” from three-point range last season.

Hopefully, such a regression isn’t sustainable. In all likelihood, Randle will split the difference between the two seasons in 2022-23.

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Meanwhile, he’ll benefit from the defensive attention that Doncic draws. We’ve never seen Randle as a second option: He may just make a good enough Robin to be included in a title run.

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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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