We noted in July that a contract extension was not at the forefront for either Randle or the Knicks. That remains the case today, less than three weeks from the start of training camp. Regarding the extension, I’m not sure what would change between now and the start of the season to get a deal done. So it seems as if both sides are prepared to go into the year without an extension.
Source: SportsNet New York
Source: SportsNet New York
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ian Begley @IanBegley
We hit on Julius Randle, his role in NYK title pursuit, backup bigs, Jericho Sims and other topics in this week’s Mailbag. Thanks to @EverythinKnicks, @Kameel888, @blanco63, @LetsTalkKnicks_ & @OfficialSonicJR for the questions👍🏻: sny.tv/articles/knick… – 12:34 PM
We hit on Julius Randle, his role in NYK title pursuit, backup bigs, Jericho Sims and other topics in this week’s Mailbag. Thanks to @EverythinKnicks, @Kameel888, @blanco63, @LetsTalkKnicks_ & @OfficialSonicJR for the questions👍🏻: sny.tv/articles/knick… – 12:34 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Only three players in Knicks history have scored more than 7,000 points and grabbed more than 3,000 rebounds in their first five seasons with the franchise:
1. Willis Reed (1964 thru 1969)
2. Patrick Ewing (1985 thru 1990)
3. Julius Randle (2019 thru 2024) – 10:31 AM
Only three players in Knicks history have scored more than 7,000 points and grabbed more than 3,000 rebounds in their first five seasons with the franchise:
1. Willis Reed (1964 thru 1969)
2. Patrick Ewing (1985 thru 1990)
3. Julius Randle (2019 thru 2024) – 10:31 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Knicks players in our Top 100 list for this season:
8. Jalen Brunson
38. Julius Randle
56. Mikal Bridges
57. OG Anunoby
81. Josh Hart
86. Donte DiVincenzo
hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rank… – 4:47 PM
Knicks players in our Top 100 list for this season:
8. Jalen Brunson
38. Julius Randle
56. Mikal Bridges
57. OG Anunoby
81. Josh Hart
86. Donte DiVincenzo
hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rank… – 4:47 PM
More on this storyline
One other thought: the 29-year-old will accept any role that’s asked of him on this Knicks team if it leads to winning. As SNY noted earlier in the offseason, Randle has been excited about this team and believes the group can make a run. He’s looking forward to being back, healthy, with this team, and thinks things can be special with Bridges. He wants to win and win in New York. -via SportsNet New York / September 13, 2024
Blockbuster deals are never easy, and it makes some sense for Golden State to see what it has before any rash decisions are made. But in whiffing on PG and Markkanen, the Warriors kept their powder dry. If another star becomes available at a price that makes sense for everyone involved (Jimmy Butler? Brandon Ingram? Julius Randle?), they can craft a compelling offer and, one last time, become a heavyweight contender once again. Maybe it turns out that they don’t need a star. Maybe they’re OK with sacrificing future assets for another intriguing veteran (think Bruce Brown Jr., Cameron Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Robert Williams III, or Kyle Kuzma). -via The Ringer / September 5, 2024
NBA Central: 26. Tyrese Maxey, 89 overall 27. Bam Adebayo, 88 overall 28. De’Aaron Fox, 88 overall 29. Domantas Sabonis, 88 overall 30. Zion Williamson, 88 overall 31. Pascal Siakam, 88 overall 32. Karl-Anthony Towns, 88 overall 33. LaMelo Ball, 87 overall 34. Jrue Holiday, 87 overall 35. DeMar DeRozan, 87 overall 36. Chet Holmgren, 87 overall 37. Kristaps Porzingis, 87 overall 38. Jamal Murray, 87 overall 39. Jaren Jackson Jr., 87 overall 40. Lauri Markkanen, 86 overall 41. Cade Cunningham, 86 overall 42. Jalen Williams, 86 overall 43. Franz Wagner, 86 overall 44. Derrick White, 86 overall 45. Dejounte Murray, 86 overall 46. Evan Mobley, 86 overall 47. Scottie Barnes, 85 overall 48. Julius Randle, 85 overall 49. Brandon Ingram, 85 overall 50. Alperen Sengun, 85 overall -via x.com / August 26, 2024