Knicks News: James Dolan Urged to Trade for ex-Celtics Star to Fix NYC’s Julius Randle Situation

Julius Randle was far away from his team for too long, and it seems equations have changed on the New York Knicks roster right now. After Randle got out of the scene at January’s end this year, everyone expected him to return by postseason. However, it did not happen as I underwent surgery in April. Also, doctors warned him that it was “unsafe for him” to play, as per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Now, since Brunson has taken the leading role at the organization, Randle might not be the best fit with the team currently.

The 3x NBA All-Star is in the third year of his four-year $117 million contract and eligible for an extension. Yet the team has not offered any deal to Randle. In the postseason as well, Brunson took the whole responsibility on himself carrying the team to the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. So, there might be a possibility Randle is traded from the team amid the loss of centre Isaiah Hartenstein from the team. Now, Mitchell Robinson might get his spot, but Mitchell is quite injury-prone.

Even last year, he missed 51 games after sustaining an ankle injury on December 8, 2023, that required surgery thereafter. Discussing the same on NBA Today, ESPN insider Brian Windhorst revealed the worthy candidates for the Knicks. “It’s possible Walker Kessler could change team and he fits nicely about what the Knicks want to do. Also, I would say any team looking for a centre is going to watch Robert Williams closely this year.”

And it’s feasible since Portland has drafted Donovan Clingan with no. 7 pick and also got Deandre Ayton in trade. So, the centre’s role is not particularly the lacklustre department on the roster. That’s why the Knicks might be among the teams “monitoring him.” Hailing the 6’9″ stature, the ex-Celtics centre averaged 6.8 points and 6.3 rebounds last season.

This is a developing story…