Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Scores team-high 33 points
Rotowire
Randle racked up 33 points (10-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 9-10 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 116-115 loss to the Lakers.
With Anthony Edwards (hamstring) sidelined, the rest of Minnesota's starting lineup came through in a big way. Randle and Jaden McDaniels exploded and provided 63 of the team's 115 points in a hotly-contested match that came down to the final seconds. Wednesday marked Randle's best scoring performance of the season, and he should continue to excel during Edwards' absence, which is expected to last a minimum of two weeks.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Hits for 23 in Monday's loss
Rotowire
Randle chipped in 24 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 35 minutes during Monday's 127-114 loss to the Nuggets.
The veteran power forward has been hot out of the gate in 2025-26, shooting 56.5 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent from beyond the arc, both of which would be career highs. Randle is also supplying his usual production as a rebounder and distributor, and through four games, he's averaging 25.0 points, 6.8 boards, 5.0 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 steals.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Drops 31 points in win
Rotowire
Randle ended Sunday's 114-110 victory over the Pacers with 31 points (11-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal over 39 minutes.
Randle was hot from the jump in this one, piling up 11 points in his first nine minutes of play, and he saw a nice uptick in usage with Anthony Edwards (hamstring) leaving the game early. If Edwards needs to miss Monday's game against the Nuggets, Randle could be headed for another big night for Minnesota.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Flirts with double-double
Rotowire
Randle tallied 26 points (9-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds and five assists over 30 minutes during the Timberwolves' 128-110 loss to the Lakers on Friday.
All of Randle's points came through the first three quarters of Friday's game, and he played just three minutes in the fourth frame before he and the rest of the Timberwolves' starters were pulled. Randle finished as the team's leading rebounder and second in points behind Anthony Edwards (31). Randle is off to an efficient start to the season, including 7-for-13 from beyond the arc.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Posts diverse line in victory
Rotowire
Randle chipped in 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 118-114 victory over Portland.
Randle was a key part of Minnesota's fourth-quarter rally, adding a pivotal three-pointer and a block in the closing minutes. Minnesota's frontcourt is expected to follow a similar script after a successful 2024-25 campaign, with Randle and Rudy Gobert leading the way. Naz Reid will also contribute, but his usage was lower than usual during Wednesday's win. Randle's contributions in ancillary categories are historically excellent, and he showed those skills off with six rebounds and six assists in the victory.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Off injury report for Wednesday
Rotowire
Randle (rest) isn't listed on the Timberwolves' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Randle will return to action after sitting out Friday's preseason loss to the 76ers. The veteran forward appeared in 69 regular-season games in 2024-25, during which he averaged 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists while shooting 48.5 percent from the field in 32.3 minutes per contest.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Ruled out Friday
Rotowire
Randle (rest) is out for Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers.
After getting some reps in Thursday's exhibition contest against the Bulls, Randle is being shut down for the preseason. The star forward will next take the court in Wednesday's season opener against Portland.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Notches 23 points
Rotowire
Randle produced 23 points (10-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals in 27 minutes of Thursday's 126-120 preseason loss to Chicago.
Randle looked sharp Thursday and appears to be full steam ahead with Opening Night approaching. The Timberwolves do have one exhibition left Friday against the 76ers for the second leg of a back-to-back, but it's unclear how the Timberwolves will handle this game in terms of rest and maintenance.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Back in action Thursday
Rotowire
Randle (rest) has been cleared to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Bulls, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Randle received a scheduled night off in Monday's exhibition against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions. He'll be back in action Thursday and will presumably shoulder around 20-to-25 minutes.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Ruled out Monday
Rotowire
Randle (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's exhibition game against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.
Along with the rest of the Timberwolves' regular starters, Randle will sit out Monday's contest. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Bulls.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Looks sharp Tuesday
Rotowire
Randle recorded 14 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 18 minutes of Tuesday's 135-134 preseason loss to Indiana.
After getting the night off Saturday against Denver for rest, Randle saw his first taste of preseason action Tuesday. He saw a modest workload along with the rest of the starters, and he looked to be in mid-season form. It's unclear if the Timberwolves will rest anyone for Thursday's game versus New York.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Available for Tuesday
Rotowire
Randle (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
The veteran forward got the night off Saturday against Denver, but he's in line to get some exhibition reps Tuesday. Randle will likely receive most of his playing time in the first half before the likes of Joan Beringer, Jaylen Clark and Enrique Freeman take over in the frontcourt during the second half.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Resting Saturday
Rotowire
Randle (rest) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Nuggets.
The Timberwolves will rest most of their starters in this preseason game Saturday. Randle's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in another preseason tune-up against the Pacers. Naz Reid will start in the frontcourt alongside Rudy Gobert as Randle's replacement.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Expected to sign with Minnesota
Rotowire
Randle intends to sign a three-year, $100 million deal with the Timberwolves, Shams Charania of ESPN reports Sunday.
Randle is set to return to the Timberwolves on a long-term pact after being traded to the club prior to the 2024-25 campaign. The three-time All-Star delivered a productive first season in Minnesota, averaging 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists while shooting 48.5 percent from the field across 32.3 minutes per game in 69 regular-season outings. His contract includes a player option for the 2027-28 season.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Efficient in season-ending loss
Rotowire
Randle finished Wednesday's 124-94 loss to the Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals with 24 points (8-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes.
Randle led the Timberwolves in scoring during the team's blowout loss, which put an end to their playoff run. However, the 30-year-old forward had an up-and-down series against Oklahoma City, as he failed to score double-digit points in two of the five games. Randle averaged 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 32.3 minutes across 69 regular-season appearances in his first year in Minnesota. He now has a $30.94 million player option for the 2025-26 season.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Puts up 24 points in Game 3 victory
Rotowire
Randle ended Saturday's 143-101 victory over the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals with 24 points (9-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes.
Randle was one of the players singled out in the Timberwolves' first two losses in Oklahoma City, but the veteran forward responded with an excellent showing in this victory. He was the clear-cut second-best player on the floor Saturday behind Anthony Edwards, and the Timberwolves will need Randle to be at his best if they want to even the series up Monday before returning to OKC for Game 5 on Wednesday.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Leads team with 28 points
Rotowire
Randle registered 28 points (9-13 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 114-88 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Randle continued his impressive postseason, tallying at least 20 points for the fifth straight game. However, his playmaking took a major step back. After averaging 7.4 assists during the Western Conference Semifinals, Randle recorded only one dime against the Thunder. Win or lose, Randle has proven himself on the biggest stage, providing the Timberwolves with a consistent scoring threat alongside Anthony Edwards. Minnesota also lost Game 1 against the Warriors before winning the following four games, likely providing them with confidence despite Tuesday's loss.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Another dominant performance
Rotowire
Randle ended Monday's 117-110 win over the Warriors in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 31 points (11-21 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 41 minutes.
Randle continued his strong postseason, scoring a game-high 31 points as the Timberwolves took control of the series. While Anthony Edwards typically attracts all the attention, Randle has been arguably Minnesota's best player thus far. He has now scored at least 20 points in seven of his past eight games and will look to continue his recent form in Game 5 Wednesday.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Delivers triple-double
Rotowire
Randle posted 24 points (10-23 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, 12 assists and three steals in 40 minutes in Saturday's Game 3 win against the Warriors.
Randle ended just three boards away from a triple-double in Game 2 of the series, and the star forward responded with a triple-double in this huge road win. Randle has been arguably the best player for Minnesota in the series, averaging 22.0 points, 9.7 assists, 6.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals while shooting 47.1 percent from the field through three games.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Leads Minnesota to even series
Rotowire
Randle logged 24 points (10-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and 11 assists across 33 minutes during Thursday's 117-93 win over the Warriors in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Randle was outstanding as a point forward and got more involved in the playmaking department, as evidenced by his 11 assists, and he also ended just three boards shy of a triple-double. Even though Anthony Edwards should remain the Timberwolves' go-to option on offense throughout the playoffs, Randle is showing he can be a dependable weapon when called upon for duty. This was his best performance of the playoffs, and it came through at a moment when the Timberwolves needed him the most.
