Tag: Julius Randle

What Minnesota’s playoff path might look like sans Anthony Edwards

Brandon King

The aspirations of the Minnesota Timberwolves to at least reach the Western Conference Finals have taken a major hit.  Anthony Edwards is out of the Timberwolves lineup for the foreseeable future with a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise.  This injury doesn’t just hurt Minnesota—it potentially alters the Western Conference playoff landscape. Here’s how it could play out depending on matchups and how far the Timberwolves may advance. ⸻ 🐺 Minnesota Without Anthony Edwards: What Changes Immediately Without Edwards, the Timberwolves lose: That forces Minnesota to shift its focus onto: Defensively,…

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Julius Randle credits Kobe Bryant with helping him navigate adversity

Brandon King

Dealing with a potentially career-ending injury, the process of establishing himself in the NBA, as well as a surprising trade, the nba career of Julius Randle has had its share of ups and downs. However, Randle credits tutelage from the late, great Kobe Bryant has helped Randle navigate the tough times.  Speaking with the media recently, Randle had this to say about tackling adversity in his career:  “I’ve battled through a lot in my career, to be honest. I mean my first game in my career, broke my leg, so…

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Julius Randle out versus Jazz

Brandon King

One of the myriad of power forwards the New York Knicks signed this offseason, Julius Randle will not be in action due to personal issues when the team plays the Utah Jazz Wednesday night, according to the team’s PR. Randle is not traveling with team. On the season Randle is averaging 18.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists.

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Julius Randle agrees to two-year deal with Pelicans

Brandon King

After asking for the Lakers to renounce his rights, ( via Ramona Shelbourne),  according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Julius Randle has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans.   According to multiple sources Julius Randle asked to be renounced by the the Lakers once it became clear his role could dramatically change this season and the team wasn’t interested in making a longer term commitment to him. — Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 2, 2018       Anthony Davis' tenacious recruiting helped close the deal on Randle, league source…

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Lakers renounce rights to Julius Randle

Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Los Angeles Lakers have renounced the rights to forward Julius Randle, which immediately makes him an unrestricted free agent. The Lakers have renounced Julius Randle, making him an unrestricted free agent, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2018 This move seems out of nowhere ( to those not in the know) and it is likely not the endgame but a step in a larger overall plan.

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