NBA notes from SNY's Ian Begley after the New York Knicks' 143-106 win Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies and a Julius Randle-Jimmy Butler development to watch before the trade deadline.

The Knicks shocked everyone by pulling off a trade for Karl-Anthony Towns in exchange for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo at the start of October, and that has transformed both teams.

Julius Randle speaks about the Knicks trade to the Timberwolves and reflects on his time in New York and his new journey in Minnesota.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle could be part of an eventual trade involving Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Randle drew Miami's interest

NBA rumors link Julius Randle to a potential Jimmy Butler trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat.

ESPN writer Kevin Pelton has floated a Julius Randle trade that would absolutely improve the Minnesota Timberwolves' spacing.

The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks based in part because they craved flexibility.

A remarkable recent growth in offensive efficiency exhibited by Ant, Naz and McDaniels offers hope for the season.

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be active at the trade deadline, but so are many of their rivals. What potential deals could actually sabotage their enemies?

Julius Randle played his final game with the New York Knicks a year ago when he dislocated his shoulder against the Heat. Fans didn't think it'd be his last game of the season (much less with the Knicks),

The latest NBA rumors involve two former top picks on the Cleveland Cavaliers' radar, a shocking Brandon Ingram suitor, and the Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Plan B