NBA TRADE TALK: TDL over

[SleepingHero]

I think Mavs have already way too much work with trying to make Luka-KP work and they don't need another questionable fit. 3-D guys is what they need on all spots, with as much ability to put the ball on the floor as possible. I don't think Randle fits the description

I agree with you 100% here. Plus Randle's contract is too much in my opinion for him to ever be a valuable asset. 

But lets play devil's advocate. Randle's role here would be reduced to a staunch 3rd option. He got exposed in the playoffs last year because he wasn't good enough to carry an offense, and the Knicks relied on Rose to get anything consistent. That wouldn't be a problem here. Randle would be waiting in the wings to catch the ball. Unfortunately he can't shoot, or else he'd be a perfect fit. His lack of shooting would kill the spacing. 

We also know Randle can defend, or at least be apart of an elite team defense. He's taken a step back this year in that area too, but how much of it is due to exhaustion/frustration? 

But at the end of the day I come back to our original conclusion. As I check the boxes and look at the negatives, I don't see how Randle takes this team from good to great.