Members within the New York Knicks organization feel that Julius Randle is part of the team's core for the future, sources told Ian Begley of SNY.

"There are prominent members of the Knicks organization that feel Randle is part of this young core that they’re trying to move forward with,” said Begley on The Putback wit Ian Begley.

Begley adds that he still expects the Knicks to take phone calls about Randle around the trade deadline to gauge his value.

"I’m not saying the Knicks would be motivated to make a deal based on that conversation," added Begley.

Randle has a team option for next season worth $19.8 million.