The New York Knicks traded Julius Randle for Karl-Anthony Towns, addressing their center need and alleviating concerns about Randle's fit and playoff performance.
With Mitchell Robinson out, the Knicks needed a center to lead their playoff push. Karl-Anthony Towns is one of the league's premier big men, capable of shooting.
Randle's injury history and playoff struggles made his contract situation complicated, leading the Knicks to choose a more reliable player like Towns instead.
The Knicks faced concerns with Randle's outside shooting and ball-stopping tendencies, which have disrupted their offensive flow in critical game moments.
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