Julius Randle's trade value 'neutral at best'?
Based on your reporting and knowledge of the NBA, what is Randle’s trade value at this very moment before a potential contract extension? Either in player compensation, matching salary plus draft pick compensation or a mix of both. (For what it’s worth, I do not favor trading Randle. — George G. Fred Katz: Here’s what makes discussions about hypothetical Randle trades so difficult: I don’t believe there is a team in the NBA that would value the three-time All-Star more than the Knicks do. I texted this question to someone who works in a rival team’s front office and received an answer I expected: “Neutral, at best,” the person said.
Source: New York Times
Source: New York Times
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Browns have signed LB Marvin Moody and waived LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle with an injury designation.
Moody most recently played in the UFL. He’ll wear No. 36. – 1:13 PM
#Browns have signed LB Marvin Moody and waived LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle with an injury designation.
Moody most recently played in the UFL. He’ll wear No. 36. – 1:13 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Extension talks reportedly remain on back burner for both Knicks, Julius Randle
nbcsports.com/nba/news/exten… – 12:18 PM
Extension talks reportedly remain on back burner for both Knicks, Julius Randle
nbcsports.com/nba/news/exten… – 12:18 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Browns with some roster moves today:
Signed:
LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle
T Chim Okorafor
Placed on reserve/injured:
T Hakeem Adeniji (knee)
Waived:
WR Matt Landers – 12:53 PM
#Browns with some roster moves today:
Signed:
LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle
T Chim Okorafor
Placed on reserve/injured:
T Hakeem Adeniji (knee)
Waived:
WR Matt Landers – 12:53 PM
More on this storyline
Fred Katz: The Pels are at a standstill, as I believe the Knicks would be if they chose to move on from Randle. But all of this is moot. The Knicks are holding onto Randle for now, and he enters the upcoming season with an argument as the team’s most important player. -via New York Times / August 22, 2024
Fred Katz: Randle’s contract is fair. He makes $28.9 million this season and can become a free agent next summer. But the fear of having to pay him, especially when his skill set makes him such a specific fit, makes it difficult to find suitors willing to give up any package that would be worth it for the Knicks. As I’ve reported already, there is no indication the Knicks are trying to trade Randle, which means it’s difficult to gather a true gauge of his market. So to break this down further, let’s travel to New Orleans, where the Pelicans are dealing with a similar, real-life situation. -via New York Times / August 22, 2024
If the Knicks sign Julius Randle to a big extension, he can no longer be moved prior to the 2025 trade deadline. Players like Randle who sign big extensions can’t be traded until six months after the date of the agreement (more on that below). Beyond that, I don’t have a concrete update for you. We reported last month that an extension wasn’t at the forefront for either Randle or the Knicks. Randle has been eligible for an extension since Aug. 3. The Knicks and Randle can agree to an extension at any time between now and June 30. Based on how things have played out since Aug. 3, it seems like neither side is in a rush to get something done. -via SportsNet New York / August 20, 2024