Thanks to how Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis blossomed into dependable stars, the Dallas Mavericks successfully turned themselves from one of the worst teams in the league into a legitimate playoff contender in the loaded Western Conference. However, in order to have a realistic chance of reaching the NBA Finals and capturing the Larry O Brien Trophy, most people believe that the Mavericks still need to upgrade their roster around Doncic and Porzingis. One of the most intriguing targets for Dallas before the 2021 trade deadline is Julius Randle of the New York Knicks.
In a recent article, Brett Siegel of
NBA Analysis Network suggested a blockbuster deal between the Mavericks and the Knicks that would allow Randle to join forces with Doncic and Porzingis in Dallas. In the proposed scenario, the Mavericks would be sending a package that includes James Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, and a 2022 first-round pick to the Knicks in exchange for the forward. Randle has yet to earn his f