New York Knicks Receive: G Bradley Beal
Washington Wizards Receive: G RJ Barrett, F Obi Toppin, C Mitchell Robinson, 2021 first-round pick (No. 19 overall), 2021 first-round pick (No. 21 overall), 2023 first-round pick (via DAL, top 10 protected)
Once again, if the Knicks want to become players in the Bradley Beal sweepstakes, they’ll need to be willing to part ways with quite a lot.
In all likeliness, a deal will need to begin with either Julius Randle or RJ Barrett. For this hypothetical scenario, Barrett is at the forefront of the trade, giving the Wizards a young shooting guard that can replace Beal.
Barrett showed vast improvements in his game this season, posting 17.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and three assists per game while making 40.1 percent of his outside shots.
Besides Barrett, New York can include Obi Toppin and Mitchell Robinson in hopes that Washington would be interested in their younger players. Toppin didn’t see much playing time behind Randle this season, but he could possibly blossom into a solid player in a rotation if he saw more minutes elsewhere.
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As for Robinson, he’s been a formidable center for the Knicks, but injuries have been a major concern.
The Knicks would include three future first-round picks in the trade and if the Wizards want more, then New York could possibly add a top-10 protected pick from a future draft to sweeten the deal.
