Blockbuster mock trade sends Nick's Allstar Julius Randall to the Mavericks the New York Knicks may be preparing for a big shakeup involving their All-Star forward Julius Randall ahead of the 20242 NBA trade deadline since becoming the face of the franchise in 2019 Randall's role has shifted with the emergence of Jaylen Brunson who took the Reigns last season as theck primary star with the Knicks Fielding a more talented starting five this season some analysts speculate that Randall could be moved to another team where he can be a complimentary piece on a championship Contender analyst proposes blockbuster trade sending Randall to Dallas in a recent mock trade proposition by RK from twws n.net the Dallas Mavericks emerge as a potential landing spot for Randall this proposed deal suggests that the Knicks could trade their two-time all NBA Honore to the Mavericks where he could join forces with Luca donic and form a formidable lineup Dallas Mavericks receive Julius Randall New York Knicks receive PJ Washington Daniel Gafford Jaden Hardy 2025 second round pick via Toronto Raptors according to RK this trade would make the Mavericks the most skilled team since the 20 101 season positioning them as a stronger title Contender meanwhile the Knicks would gain valuable assets especially if they cannot afford to keep Randall or prefer a smaller more versatile lineup analyzing the trade from the Knicks perspective while the trade may be intriguing the question remains whether the Knicks would truly benefit from sending Randall to the Mavericks here's a break down of the potential impact on the Knicks addition of PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford depth and versatility in the front Court acquiring PJ Washington would give the Knicks a versatile forward who can score rebound and defend Washington's numbers suggest a solid contributor who could thrive in a new environment like New York in the 20232 24 season he averaged 12 nine points 5 point six rebounds and one steel per game per 36 minutes his numbers Rose to 15.2 points 6.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals indicating that he could be even more productive with extended minutes Daniel Gafford on the other hand would help address the Knick's need for more depth at Center known for his efficient scoring and defensive prowess Gafford finished last season as the most efficient scorer in the league with a 7 9 2.5% field goal percentage he even approached a decades old Wilt Chamberlain record for most consecutive field goals made gafford's ability to protect the rim with 2.1 blocks per game would make him a valuable asset behind starting center Mitchell Robinson who has struggled with injuries in the past Jaden Hardy's potential as a future star Jaden Hardy is another intriguing piece in this proposed deal as a young scorer with significant potential Hardy has shown flashes of Brilliance when given opportunities for instance he averaged 17.5 points 3.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game in the four games where he played 30 or more minutes last season with more consistent playing time in New York Hardy could develop into a reliable scoring option Off the Bench potentially pushing players like Cameron Payne and Miles McBride out of the rotation concerns about Randall forming a big four in Dallas 1 possible downside to this trade for the Knicks is the risk of strengthening a conference rival adding Randall to a core of Luca donic Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson in Dallas would create a formidable big four that could make life more difficult for New York in potential playoff matchups however the Knicks might prioritize their internal development and long-term flexibility over short-term concerns Financial considerations and draft Capital the trade also makes sense financially as the salaries align well to make the deal work Additionally the Nicks would receive a 2025 second round pick from the Toronto Raptors adding to their collection of future draft assets while the second round pick may not be a game Cher it provides extra value that could be useful in future deals or Draft Day Maneuvers is this deal worth it for the Knicks while trading Julius Randall may seem drastic the deal proposed by RK could offer the Knicks a chance to diversify their roster and add younger complimentary pieces around jayen Brunson the addition of Washington Gafford and Hardy could provide the Knicks with greater flexibility and depth giving them more lineup options and better injury Insurance however moving on from a player like Randall who has been instrumental in turning the franchise around in recent years would not be a decision taken lightly Randall's role as a leader and his ability to score rebound and facilitate have been key factors in the Nicks Resurgence any trade involving him would need to ensure the Knicks remain competitive and set up for sustained success Nicks fans what do you think of this proposed trade is it worth moving Julius Randall to the Mavericks for a package of young players and picks or should the Knicks hold on to their Allstar forward and continue to build around him and jayen Brunson let us know your thoughts in the comments below