New York Knicks Move On From Julius Randle

Miami Heat Receive: F Julius Randle

New York Knicks Receive: G Kyle Lowry, 2027 First-Round Pick (MIA), 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – MIA)

Some New York Knicks fans will feel they’re getting a raw deal here. Didn’t Randle just make another All-NBA team?

Sure. He also just struggled in the playoffs again. By now, teams aren’t going to give up the farm for what appears to be a regular-season player.

Still, they’ll give up something. Randle should be worth a first-round pick and a swap to the Miami Heat.

Randle plays a position of need and would be tasked with a smaller offensive burden with this group.

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As for the Knicks, they’re adding to their collection of draft capital. In time, they’ll likely look to package some picks for a star.

Unless they’re ready to do so now, that is…