2017 NBA Draft Profile: SMU SF Semi Ojeleye

The New York Knicks are set up for an important summer. They have some key roster decisions, including extensions and re-signings. One thing that doesn’t appear to be on the priority list is trading Julius Randle.

The Knicks are not actively shopping Randle. New York understands that adding a star player this summer may mean having to trade Randle. However, the Knicks aren’t taking a must-trade approach to their star forward’s status.

Randle is eligible for an extension in early-August. New York isn’t likely to pursue an extension, because that would come with a months-long trade restriction. The Knicks are prioritizing flexibility with trades, as well as under the tax aprons, this offseason and into next season.

UConn defeated South Carolina 82-59 to win its 12th NCAA women’s national title in program history on Sunday.

Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong both scored 24 points, with Paige Bueckers finishing with 17 points.

“As a great teammate, a great leader. I think those are the two most important things to me, just being somebody that people love to play with, make their teammates better, wears a UConn jersey with pride,” said Bueckers when asked how she wanted to be remembered at UConn.

Bueckers is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft.

It has been nine years since UConn won a national title. The team, which last lost on February 6, finished the season 37-3.

Tessa Johnson lead South Carolina with 10 points.

South Carolina finished the year with a 35-4 record.