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A little change up.
I saw the Rockets had the 2nd best odds to acquire Julius Randle if he were traded, and while on the surface for NY, it doesnt make much sense, but maybe the assets they get out of Houston will be more helpful towards their "superstar" trade.

Rockets trade:
3rd Pick
Tari Eason
Steven Adams
JaeSean Tate

Rockets receive:
Julius Randle
2025 swap option with Thunder nullified.
24th pick

Why for Houston? In their quest to win now, they move the 3rd pick in the draft for Randle along with Eason. Randle is from Texas, and they shouldn't have a problem locking him in long term. FVV/Green/Brooks/Randle/Sengun is an extremely formidable lineup to contend for a WC playoff spot next year. They also get a little additional value by way of the 24th pick in this draft and their 2025 swap back from the Rockets for Steven Adams, which could project to be a 5-10 pick difference in 2025.

Knicks trade:
Julius Randle
24th pick

Knicks receive:
Tari Eason
JaeSean Tate
3rd Overall pick

Why for NY? Wellllll one could argue they would never make a trade like this, and thats probably right, but they are obviously in the market for a superstar and in that trade, I'd have to imagine that the salary flexibility and the rights to the third overall pick would have more value in their quest. If they held the pick, I could see Clingan (replace Hartenstein) or Dillingham (replace IQ) as potential targets. Eason is def a Thibs guy. I could then see them targeting a Kuzma type to slot into the 4 for the upcoming season.

OKC trades:
Swap rights with Houston in 2025

OKC receives:
Steven Adams

Why for OKC? well one might argue that OKC has cap space and could've acquired Adams at last years deadline if they wanted him, but I think OKC going through their first playoff matchup sees the need for toughness and rebounding and Adams who is a living legend in OKC would fit right in. While only on a 1 year deal, it does provide them flexibility going forward.

Umm, yea, I don't think we do this.

If by some slight chance we are interested in Randle, we can pursue in free agency.

I don't think Houson would consider this. Randle coming off a major injury simply doesn't have this type of value.

I don't know if Randle has this value, but it is certainly an interesting and intriguing direction for New York.

I think demanding Eason and the 3rd pick is way overshooting. Like way overshooting. And then bringing in OKC to send value to Houston so New York can get an even better deal?

I can't imagine Houston wants Randle with Senguin as he's a terrible fit on paper, but they aren't paying 3x retail for the privilege for sure.

I wouldnt move 3 OR Eason for Randle.

BlazersBroncos wrote:I wouldnt move 3 OR Eason for Randle.

same, plus the 25 swap is extremely unlikely to matter to houston, more than likely that's brooklyn's problem

Massive steal in favor of NYK. Randle does not have this value, like at all

oh boy not Steven Adams to OKC again

I hate to say no because I love the dude but he doesn't fit what we are trying to build. We are playing at a very fast pace and looking for bigs than can shoot, the exact opposite of Adams.

This is so bad for Houston.
I don't even see why they would be interested in Randle to begin with, much less give up all of this for him.

The 2025 OKC-Houston swap isn't a big deal (if it even happens) because after that swap the Rockets can swap the OKC pick with Brooklyn.

Knicks wouldn’t do this. We’re trying to win a championship. This gets us nowhere near that goal, but Randle does.