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Jan 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) reacts after making a basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) reacts after making a basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Julius Randle and the New York Knicks are having a very disappointing season. Randle was expected to take his game to the next level, but he has so far disappointed. The Knicks used to be a top 5 defensive team but right now they are in the bottom 10. Their offseason moves have not worked out as they had expected and they are just a poor team dynamic at times. They have also been hampered by injuries as Derrick Rose has been out for months.
They are currently the 12th seed in the east with a 24-28 record in 52 games. As for Randle, he was an All-Star for the first time last season but has not been the same player this season. He’s not been shooting well from the field and the three. Along with that, he’s not had a great relationship with the fans as well. He has been booed at home games and he has not appreciated the way he has been treated by the fans.
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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
The Knicks are on the lookout for help they can get in the trade market and are actively shopping around. They have been not shy about moving big names and they are keen on salvaging this season and the future. Some of their star players weren’t very pleased when they heard about these rumors.
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Randle reacts to rumors that the New York Knicks trading him
Randle is one of the names which has come up in reports. He is on a max contract as well and is an all-star caliber player, so the Knicks would think twice before trading him. When asked about the rumors, he said, ” Who reported it? Who reported it? You just making up stories? Sounds like gossip to me.”
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Julius Randle when asked about his name allegedly being mentioned in trade talks
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He was also asked if he has talked to management about incoming changes. Randle said, “I trust them. I think they do a great job. It was part of the reason why we talked in the summer. Why I signed my extension because I trust them so.”
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The Knicks need all the help they can get as they are currently outside the play-in spots. With no one being safe, it’s safe to say we can expect some big moves from the front office. It will be very interesting to see how the team shapes up and how they finish the season.
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