At 259 pounds, he plays with a bruising, old-school interior style — one that many have likened to a former Lakers draftee: Julius Randle. The comparison isn’t far-fetched.

He improved in the playoffs, averaging 21.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists across 15 games before the Timberwolves were eliminated. The 2025-26 season will be Randle's 12th year in the NBA.

Sports Julius Randle, Timberwolves finalizing 3-year contract that could reach $100 million, AP source says June 29, 2025 / 2:46 PM CDT / AP WCCO digital update: Morning of June 29, 2025 ...