One NBA writer is proposing that the Los Angeles Clippers acquire Julius Randle and Evan Fournier from the New York Knicks in a blockbuster trade. Lee Tran of Fadeaway World proposed the following trade between the Clippers and Knicks:
New York Knicks Receive: Paul George, Amir Coffey
Los Angeles Clippers Receive: Julius Randle, Evan Fournier
Randle averaged 25.1 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists this season while shooting 45.9% from the field, 34.3% from beyond the arc and 75.7% from the free-throw line. The lefty signed a four-year, $117.1 million extension with the Knicks in August 2021. The Kentucky product will make $25.6 million next season and $27.6 million in 2024-25.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Julius Randle, Evan Fournier, New York Knicks & Los Angeles Clippers Updates
Fournier only appeared in 27 games last season. He was removed from the rotation by head coach Tom Thibodeau. After the Knicks lost to the Miami Heat in the 2023 Eastern Conference Semifinals in six games, Fournier told NBA reporters he expected to get traded this summer.
“You know I’m not gonna be back,” Fournier said. “There’s no way they’re gonna keep me. I would be very surprised if they do. So we’ll see. It’s obviously not in my hands though.”
Fournier averaged 6.1 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 2022-23 while shooting 33.7% from the field, 30.7% from beyond the arc and 85.7% from the free-throw line. It will be fascinating to see where the 30-year-old is playing next season.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Julius Randle, Evan Fournier, New York Knicks & Los Angeles Clippers Updates
Fournier will make $18.9 million next season. He signed a four-year, $73 million contract with New York in August 2021 as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics.
The Knicks talked to the Clippers about a George trade but talks ended after Los Angeles asked for a massive haul for George.
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