Julius Randle and the New York Knicks have had a bit of a tumultuous 21-22 season. The team has underperformed after last season’s surprising success, and it’s unclear what happens next for the club or its veteran star.
Randle recently denied quite adamantly that he wants to be traded from the Knicks. We can take him at his word, and also trust that things change quickly in the NBA. Let’s put a pin in that for now – it’s not necessarily whether or not the Knicks and Randle can patch things up, but whether they should.
Julius Randle is only 27 years old, and is right in his prime. He’s a former All-Star and just inked a contract extension with the Knicks. In 22-23, he’ll make roughly $26 million – good value when Randle is playing at his best.
Whether in New York City or elsewhere, Julius Randle will be playing NBA basketball next season. Where he should play, however, is worth consideration.