The Knicks could opt to trade Julius Randle, so let's take a look at a pair of unlikely deals that could happen if they decide to do so

One concern hovering over the New York Knicks this season is how Julius Randle will fit on this year's team. Randle suffered a shoulder injury on January 27 last season and missed the remainder of the season.

The Knicks now have a championship-caliber roster. They’re led by Jalen Brunson. As good as Randle is, it’s fair to wonder if there are enough shots to go around between him, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo and the rest of the roster.

Despite trade rumors and networks discussing the New York Knicks ' success without their other All-Star, Julius Randle is committed to the team he helped build as an All- NBA star. After a summer of re-signing key players and trading for Mikal Bridges, the Knicks seek championship success, and Randle wants in at any cost.

One other thought: the 29-year-old will accept any role that’s asked of him on this Knicks team if it leads to winning. As SNY noted earlier in the offseason, Randle has been excited about this

The New York Knicks could us a center and Isaiah Stewart could provide them with that. However, it might require them to move Julius Randle.

While the New York Knicks were one win away from reaching the Eastern Conference Finals without Julius Randle, that doesn't change the fact that the team needed him in the playoffs. Perhaps the Knicks would have made it further with Randle aboard,

We noted in July that a contract extension was not at the forefront for either Randle or the Knicks. That remains the case today, less than three weeks from the start of training camp. Regarding

Julius Randle appears to be on-board with a potential schematic change for the New York Knicks this season. With a lack of depth at center, it's been speculated that the Knicks may go to "small ball" lineups with Julius Randle and OG Anunoby as the team's "big men.