Julius Randle is undoubtedly getting used to his new environment after being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves as a part of the Karl-Anthony Cities commerce.
The All-Star ahead has spent the previous 5 years in New York, serving to Tom Thibodeau assemble a roster able to contending for an NBA championship. Now, he finds himself as a ready-made contender enjoying underneath Chris Finch.
Randle has two years remaining on his present four-year, $112 million contract. Nevertheless, he has a participant possibility for the 2025-26 season, that means he’s a possible free agent heading into subsequent summer time. But, regardless of solely being round his new teammates for a few days, it will appear that he is already contemplating re-signing with the Timberwolves long-term.
“Simply being round right here and being across the surroundings,” Randle stated when requested about desirous to signal an extension. “…They’ve made me really feel greater than at dwelling being right here. Tremendous snug. The vitality is up, simply being within the constructing, the vitality is up and the fellows all appear to be they get alongside…You wish to be someplace the place you’re feeling wished. I really feel wished right here and all people has embraced me. Tim has been nice. I performed for Finch. I actually consider in Finch. In the end, yeah, I do wish to be right here.”