Hoops Habit
Fansided

NBA Trades: 3 Julius Randle trades to help the Knicks

By Jack Simone

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks looks on in the second half against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2021 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks looks on in the second half against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2021 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
1 of 3
Next
NBA Trades, Julius Randle, Knicks
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 30: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks draws a foul from John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks in the first half during game four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at State Farm Arena on May 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, NBA Trades: 3 Julius Randle trades to help the Knicks. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

The New York Knicks are not living up to expectations this season. After being the fourth seed in the East last year, they look like they could struggle to make the playoffs at all this year.

Thief offseason acquisitions haven’t panned out as well as they might have hoped, but that’s far from the only issue with the team. One of the biggest ones is the play of their star player – Julius Randle.

After an All-NBA Second Team season last year, Randle has come tumbling back down to earth this season. His shooting splits are down, his scoring is down, and he’s made his fair share of bonehead plays.

With the Knicks continuing to struggle, at what point do they consider trading Julius Randle? Well, here are three NBA trades the Knicks could pull off that would send Randle elsewhere.

NBA Trades: 3 Julius Randle trades to help the Knicks – Atlanta Hawks

Hawks receive: Julius Randle, Nerlens Noel

Knicks receive: John Collins, Jalen Johnson, 2024 Second-Round Pick, 2026 Second-Round Pick

These two teams have already made a trade this season, so why not another one? Since John Collins is apparently unhappy with the Atlanta Hawks, trading him for Julius Randle could be an option.

The Hawks would get an All-Star-caliber forward to replace their disgruntled one, and the New York Knicks would pair a younger forward with RJ Barrett for the future.

Nerlens Noel would give the Hawks a defensive stalwart as a backup center, and the Knicks could take a chance on rookie Jalen Johnson, who hasn’t played much in Atlanta.

Collins probably has more trade value because of his age and play this year, but if he wants out, Atlanta might be willing to make a move. This trade would be great for New York’s future.

Home/New York Knicks