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NBA Fans React To Minnesota Timberwolves Julius Randle Announcement

The Timberwolves have signed Julius Randle to a contract extension.

Ben Stinar

Apr 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts in celebration after a foul is called against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts in celebration after a foul is called against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images / Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Julius Randle was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves (via the New York Knicks) before the start of the 2024-25 season.

After helping the franchise reach the Western Conference finals, the Timberwolves have now announced that they have signed Randle to a contract extension.

Via Timberwolves PR: "The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has re-signed forward Julius Randle. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released."

Many people reacted to the news on social media.

@JohnnyRayderx: "Now extend Donte"

@bodigglesL: "i’m okay w it"

@BlackHoleSun64: "Time to work💍"

@xScored1: "Trade him pls Asap"

@ARapoport84: "I’m a fan!"

@imonlymason: "anyone else just get goosebumps?"

@ManCaveSports_1: "Good signing. Randle had a hell of a second half and played very well in the first two rounds of the playoffs."

@BobbyBallglove: "Puts the “power” in power forward. Love his game."

@Reppin_Minny: "Learn how to pass the ball when getting doubled in the post"

Julius Randle
May 24, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half in game three of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images / Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Randle finished his first year in Minnesota with averages of 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists per contest while shooting 48.5% from the field and 34.4% from the three-point range in 69 games.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported the details of his deal earlier this summer.

Via Charania (on June 29): "BREAKING: Three-time NBA All-Star Julius Randle intends to sign a new three-year, $100 million deal to stay with the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell ESPN. The deal includes a player option for the 2027-28 season."

Randle has also spent time with the Knicks, Lakers and Pelicans over 11 years.

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Ben Stinar
BEN STINAR

Ben Stinar covers basketball for ''Ball Around on SI'' and ''Fastbreak on SI'' and other Hilltop30 Media Group sites on the Sports Illustrated network.