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2019 NBA free agency: 5 potential landing spots for Julius Randle

By Simon Smith

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 06: Julius Randle #30 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after making a three point basket against the Chicago Bulls at United Center on February 06, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 06: Julius Randle #30 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after making a three point basket against the Chicago Bulls at United Center on February 06, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /
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1. Dallas Mavericks

It’s safe to say its already been a huge past 12 months already for the Dallas Mavericks.

Not only did they manage to secure Rookie of the Year favorite Luka Doncic following a draft-day trade, they also secured All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis in a move that significantly changes the makeup of the roster. With Harrison Barnes also dealt away midseason, the Mavericks enter the summer with enormous cap space as a vastly different-looking team.

Enter Randle, who at age 24 fits the timeline of Doncic (20) and Porzingis (23). In either a starting role alongside Porzingis or coming off the bench, Randle’s overall game would be a terrific fit alongside the Latvian native, and would provide head coach Rick Carlisle with a plethora options.

Speaking of Carlisle, he’s certainly more than aware of Randle’s capabilities, as he mentioned here during Randle’s final season with the Los Angeles Lakers:

A Dallas native, Randle’s possible arrival would certainly depend upon the intentions of the front office, and how much they would be willing to spend.

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However given his age, upside, the age of the roster and Carlisle’s genuine admiration for his talents, Randle could prove to be a highly underrated signing among a bevy of marquee free agents available this summer.