The trade deadline this season seems to be heating up. The latest superstar to add his name to the ones to watch during the trade season is Julius Randle of the New York Knicks.
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The Knicks are having a disappointing season, to say the least. They are 11th in the Eastern Conference and a playoff spot is becoming increasingly difficult with each passing day. Although the Knicks are having a bad season, they seem to be making moves during the trade season.
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May 16, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) celebrates with guard Derrick Rose (4) after their game against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters
After rumors of Donovan Mitchell joining the Knicks came up, the latest rumor to hit the internet might shock their fans. After signing Julius Randle to a four-year extension, the New York-based team is reportedly looking to offload him.
Julius Randle to leave?
Although the Knicks might have him on a long contract, his form has been a major concern for the management. He averages 18.7 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 5.0 assists. His shooting form has been the biggest let-off this season.
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The shooting guard is shooting 30.7 percent from the three-point range, compared to 41.1 percent last season. Apart from his bad shooting form, Randle has also had a very bad relationship with the Knicks fanbase recently.
After a bad game against the Boston Celtics on January 6, the Knicks faithful resorted to boo chants to let Julius Randle about their thoughts regarding him.
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Jan 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) gestures after making a basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Randle controversially showed a thumbs down gesture to the fans and also asked them to, “shut the f**k up.” Although he did apologize to the fans for his gestures, the relationship has not been the same ever since.
His words were, “My comment was an example of how sometimes you say things you regret to people you love, even if it came from a place of passion and deep love.“
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Although a trade before the trade deadline looks unlikely, it all depends on the tension between Julius Randle and the fans. The Knicks are also heavily linked with Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz, who is looking for a move.
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Fans react to the news
With the Julius Randle news coming in, the fans have given their reactions. Here are some of them.
Just get him away from the Knicks. I’ll take one 2nd round pick and that’s it.
Could a Randle for Russ trade make sense? I say no. I’ll rather have Russ
not to long ago knicks fans were saying he was better than tatum
Where do you see Julius Randle going to? Let us know in the comments below.