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5 Julius Randle trades the New York Knicks should consider

By Jack Simone

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks takes the court before game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on May 02, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks takes the court before game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on May 02, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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Kyle Kuzma of the Washington Wizards and Julius Randle of the New York Knicks.
Kyle Kuzma of the Washington Wizards and Julius Randle of the New York Knicks. /

5 Julius Randle trades the New York Knicks should consider: Washington Wizards

At first glance, this trade may not be super enticing for New York Knicks fans, but it could work out well for them. They’d get two quality rotational pieces in the deal.

Honestly, Kyle Kuzma might be more than just a rotation piece at this point. He averaged over 21 points per game with the Washington Wizards and could have even more success with a point guard like Jalen Brunson setting things up for him.

The Knicks would also have the freedom to determine his contract, as they would have to acquire him via sign-and-trade in this deal, as he’s almost certainly going to decline his player option.

As for Delon Wright, he seems like the type of player Tom Thibodeau would go crazy over. He’s capable with the ball in his hands, a fine playmaker, but most importantly, he’s a veteran who can play defense.

The Washington Wizards would take a stab at a star in this deal, as they seem determined to make things work with Bradley Beal as their star player. No matter how clearly things don’t work. They could roll out a starting lineup of Monte Morris, Bradley Beal, Deni Avdija, Julius Randle, and Kristaps Porzingis and still have guys like Corey Kispert and Daniel Gafford coming off the bench.

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