Jalen Brunson opens up on losing Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo
The Knicks' blockbuster trade for Karl-Anthony Towns left star point guard Jalen Brunson bittersweet. Brunson reflected Monday on the departures of All-Star Julius Randle and close friend Donte DiVincenzo, both of whom will be traded to the Timberwolves in a deal. “That was definitely tough. I appreciate Julius welcoming me here with open arms. That […]
Julius Randle posts goodbye to New York after Knicks trade
Julius Randle said goodbye to New York with a simple message Sunday night. “New York! Thank you” Randall I wrote it in an Instagram post.was accompanied by a photo of him playing at the Garden, days after news broke of a blockbuster deal that would send star forward Karl-Anthony Towns out of town. Reports of […]
Julius Randle’s wife looks ahead to ‘new’ chapter after shocking trade
It's “bittersweet” for Julius Randle and his family to say goodbye to New York, but his wife, Kendra, is looking ahead to a “new healthy chapter” following Friday's stunning Knicks-Timberwolves trade. On Saturday, on her Instagram Story, Kendra, who has been married to the 6-foot-8 forward-center for seven years, revealed that she was at Madison […]
Julius Randle’s new look revealed as mom acknowledges Knicks trade on Instagram: ‘Let’s go Wolves!’
Another member of Julius Randle's family seems happy with his career change. The three-time NBA All-Star showed off his new look wearing a Tiger Woods T-shirt. Photo posted on Instagram His mother, Carolyn Kyles, said Saturday night. This was the first photo of Randle after Friday's blockbuster trade with the Timberwolves, in which the Knicks […]
Julius Randle says fans wanted him ‘to be a Knick forever,’ before shocking trade to Minnesota: ‘Never go anywhere’
That was Randall's island. Julius Randle, the superstar power forward who was traded from the Knicks to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a shocking trade Friday night, loves Manhattan — and Manhattan loves him. News of his big trade is sure to sadden some New Yorkers who have often told him to “don't move.” “People told […]
Julius Randle’s wife Kendra reacts to Knicks-Timberwolves trade
Early signs suggest that the Randle family is coming to terms with a surprising change of circumstances. After Friday night's trade, in which the Knicks sent Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, Daquan Jeffries and a first-round draft pick to the Timberwolves in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns, Randle's wife Kendra made several shared positive reactions. On her […]
Knicks trade Julius Randle to Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns in rare player swap between contenders
One of the most shocking offseason Friday news stories in recent NBA memory: minnesota timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns, reportedly new york knicks Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a protected first-round pick. Shams Charania and John Krawczynski The Athletic Announcing the news that a deal was coming, then confirming that the deal had indeed happened, rising to […]
Julius Randle could help fill Hartenstein void as Knicks seek center
Tom Thibodeau is open to using Julius Randle under center next season, but is concerned that exposing the All-Star to too much physical strain could wear him down. “The center will probably have to be done by committee,” Thibodeau said. Veteran author Steve Ashburner said: “We'll look at some different things because we have versatility,” […]
Knicks, Julius Randle on the clock for tricky contract decision
The countdown to the Knicks’ most complicated contract extension eligibility begins this weekend. Julius Randle, a former All-Star under Tom Thibodeau, can add up to four years and $181.5 million to his current contract starting Saturday. While the Knicks are prioritizing retaining their core players in virtually every other respect, it will be difficult to […]