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Julius Randle reflects on Knicks tenure amid MSG return with Timberwolves

Julius Randle isn't looking back or dwelling on unfinished business in New York. That chapter ended with the Knicks. “It's over,” Randle, a member of the Timberwolves, said Sunday. “Right now I have unfinished business.” Julius Randle reacts during the Knicks vs. Timberwolves preseason game on Oct. 13, 2024. Corey Shipkin of the New York […]

Julius Randle makes telling ‘wanted’ comment after Knicks trade

Julius Randle shed “blood, sweat and tears” for the Knicks before being shocked by his trade to the Timberwolves, but the power forward already feels his new team brought him “a breath of fresh air.” . “That's very important. You want to be in a place where you feel like you're needed,” Randle said. “And […]

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 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 […]