Each off-season brings out a series of mixed reactions from the NBA teams and their supporters. One $6.58 billion worth of franchise, in particular, finds itself under immense pressure, as its misery may double. Just 9 days after missing out on Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday, the team’s 28-year-old All-Star could be on his way out too.
The future of the superstar with the squad remains uncertain at this stage, as per reports. With only a couple of weeks left before the start of a new season, the organization has several answers to find.
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In the latest episode of KNICKS | THE STREETS ARE BUZZING,?Jake Fischer talked about the recent happenings around the league. Talking about the New York Knicks, the reporter pointed out the possibility of Julius Randle’s departure from the team. ?I am also starting to wonder what Julius Randle’s future is with this program,”?he stated, to stir the drama.
Jake Fischer on Julius Randle moving from CAA to join WME Agency.
?I am starting to wonder… particularly after changing to WME.
?That?s something that some people around the League have suggested to me, is a potential trade situation to look out for.?
FULL EP:? pic.twitter.com/ctQm7dA4X5? KNICKS | THE STREETS ARE BUZZING? (@KNICKSBUZZ) October 6, 2023
“Particularly after changing representation from CAA to WME,”?Jake added, highlighting the potential intention. According to the journalist, “some people around the league” told him to keep an eye on it. As he mentioned, it could soon become “a potential trade situation to look out for?.
This added to the string of bad news for the Knicks, as they missed out on two of their big targets already. Only 9 days ago, they lost Damian Lillard to their conference rivals, Milwaukee Bucks. Soon after that, they also failed to secure the services of Jrue Holiday as the Portland Trail Blazers traded him to the Boston Celtics.
So, in their pursuit of a point guard, they have been unlucky throughout. Thus, the rise in the possibility of having to trade their All-Star forward could become a source of concern.
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What’s next for the Knicks after the Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday chase?
Despite being a big market team, the franchise has struggled to keep up with the rest of the NBA. Even after showing intentions to improve and become conference leaders, they have failed time and again. That’s why the All-Stars of other organizations show hesitation in signing for them.
With chaos taking over the roster, they find themselves in a tough spot. As a team, the New Yorkers have a lot of groundwork to do as they keep on losing to their rivals on and off the court. The only ray of hope for them is that the news of Julius’ exit is at a rumor stage at the moment.
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