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MIN • Forward-Center • #30
3 days ago
After recording one triple-double in the previous three seasons combined, Randle has two in Minnesota’s first nine games of the 2025-26 campaign. He was responsible for seven turnovers on Friday, but this was the first game in which the Timberwolves’ forward had surpassed five. High-turnover nights of this caliber are unlikely to become the norm for Randle, so there’s no need for anyone to be concerned. And Friday’s performance was an indicator of what he’ll be able to do with Anthony Edwards (37 points) back in the lineup and fully healthy.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
5 days ago
Randle continued his hot start to the season with an excellent showing in his second game at Madison Square Garden since being traded by the Knicks last September. He’s scored 30 points or more on three of his last four games, with Wednesday being the first in which Randle shared the floor with Anthony Edwards. With Ant-Man back from a strained hamstring, it’s fair to wonder how Randle’s production will be impacted. However, he’s been a top-10 player thus far, and that isn’t only because of what Randle’s done when Edwards hasn’t been available.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
7 days ago
While Randle’s streak of games with at least 24 points ended at five on Monday, he notched a career milestone in Brooklyn. The Timberwolves forward recorded the 15th triple-double of his career and first with the franchise. Randle has looked like an All-Star thus far, especially after the Timberwolves lost Anthony Edwards to a strained hamstring. Ranked just outside the first round in 12-team formats, Randle may be in “sell high” territory for some fantasy managers due to how well he’s played.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
9 days ago
Randle eclipsed 30 points for the third time in six games, continuing to shoulder an expanded scoring role with Anthony Edwards sidelined by a hamstring injury. He led Minnesota’s offense with 15 points in each half to help them pull away in the third quarter for a comfortable win in their first game since Wednesday’s loss to the Lakers.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
12 days ago
Randle’s clutch, driving layup gave the Timberwolves a one-point lead with 10 seconds left in regulation, but the Lakers answered with an Austin Reaves game-winning floater. Still, the 30-year-old power forward continues to have big scoring nights while Anthony Edwards (hamstring) is sidelined. Randle has at least 30 points in two of his last three games. As long as Edwards is out, he’s a threat to score 30 points on a nightly basis.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
14 days ago
On the second night of a back-to-back, Randle provided the Timberwolves with efficient scoring, decent rebounding, and activity on the defensive end of the floor. His biggest impact on the offensive end came in an 11-point second quarter, helping the Timberwolves outscore the Nuggets by 12 to take an eight-point lead into halftime. Randle was quiet in the third frame but closed the game with seven points in the final quarter to put him past the 20-point mark for the third time this season. He’ll likely be leaned on even more as a scorer during this stretch in which Anthony Edwards is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
15 days ago
Randle stepped up with Anthony Edwards (hamstring) leaving the game after three minutes. The 30-year-old power forward had his fourth game with at least 30 points since joining the Timberwolves before last season. Randle would be in line for more games like this if Edwards’ injury turns out to be significant, but his varied skillset offers fantasy managers multi-category goodness anyway.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
17 days ago
Julius Randle was one of the brightest spots for Minnesota’s offense on Friday. Accurate shooting from deep and inside the three-point line helped lead the veteran forward to his first 20-point outing of the season, which allowed him to finish as the second-leading scorer on the team. Randle’s work on the glass was also impressive and nearly enough to secure a double-double, while his handful of dimes tied a team-best. Looking ahead, Randle should remain in his current role as a heavily featured starting forward — his production should be sustainable.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
19 days ago
Anthony Edwards was said to be dealing with a back injury heading into this game, but he ultimately didn’t defer any of his typical usage as he led the team with 28 shot attempts. Randle would’ve figured to pick up some usage if Edwards was out. He played an efficient game to get his numbers in this one without the additional usage with 19 points on 13 shots and six assists with zero turnovers. Randle picked up right where he left off as a perfect fit with the Timberwolves in his first year with Minnesota.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
25 days ago
Randle was aggressive on Thursday in 27 minutes of game action. He nearly got up 20 shots, and posted solid shooting percentages both inside and outside the arc — the end result was Randle’s first 20-point game of the preseason. The veteran forward was impressive on the glass throughout, as well, and also showed off his capabilities as a playmaker. Randle should be set for another strong season in his second year with the Timberwolves.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
4 months ago
A few days after it was reported that Naz Reid agreed to a new deal with the Timberwolves, Randle has reportedly done the same. His new deal will include a player option for the 2027-28 season. While there were some early hiccups, Randle had a productive debut season in Minnesota. In 69 games, he averaged 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 32.3 minutes. The returns of Randle and Reid will likely mean free agent guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker heads elsewhere, as other teams can offer him more than the Timberwolves can. Detroit is one team rumored to be highly interested in signing Alexander-Walker.
Source: Shams Charania
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
6 months ago
While Randle did finish Game 5 with a solid stat line, he got off to a slow start on Wednesday, shooting 3-of-6 from the field. As with Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves needed a far more aggressive Randle to entertain the possibility of extending the series, and he was unable to come through. With the move to Minnesota, many fantasy managers expected Randle to be a solid middle-round player based on his Yahoo! ADP of 62. Unfortunately, he failed to meet expectations, providing eight-round value in eight-cat formats while finishing outside the top-100 in nine-cat. Randle has a player option worth nearly $31 million for the 2025-26 season; he becomes an unrestricted free agent if he does not exercise it.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
6 months ago
Randle was benched for the entire fourth quarter of Game 2, but bounced back and was a big part of the Timberwolves getting back in the series in Game 3. The 30-year-old power forward was a scoring machine with 24 points on 15 shots including two made three-pointers. Randle didn’t play most of the fourth quarter in Game 3 either, though it was due to the lopsided score and the fact that the Thunder had already pulled their starters. Despite the Game 3 fourth quarter benching, Randle was back as Robin to Anthony Edwards’ Batman in Game 3.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
6 months ago
After an excellent performance in Game 1 on Tuesday, Randle was poor on Thursday. While the rebounds and assists may provide solace, he could not find his groove offensively. Needing a spark, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch decided to go in a different direction, with Randle not playing at all during the fourth quarter. He’ll look to bounce back when the Timberwolves host Game 3 on Saturday night.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
6 months ago
Randle kept the Timberwolves afloat in the first half. Anthony Edwards headed to the locker room with an ankle injury in the first half, but Randle made five three-pointers and the Timberwolves were clinging to a four-point lead at halftime. That lead wasn’t nearly enough to withstand how the Thunder outplayed the Timberwolves in the second half, but ultimately Minnesota has to be satisfied with another quality performance from Randle in these playoffs.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
6 months ago
Randle played at a high level in the first round, but he was dominant in the gentlemen’s sweep of the Warriors. He struggled in Game 1, which Minnesota dropped, but during the final four games of the series, Randle averaged 27.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.8 assists, one steal and two triples while making 55.7 percent of his shots. Turnovers were still an issue, but they didn’t prevent the Timberwolves for winning four straight games. They’ll now await the winner of the Thunder-Nuggets series, and if Randle continues to play like this, Minnesota will have a chance to make the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
6 months ago
Randle has now had at least 24 points in each of the last three games in this series and the Timberwolves have won all three of those games. Minnesota is on the brink of knocking out the Warriors on their way to the Western Conference finals and Randle has been a big part of their success. The Timberwolves will look to advance at home in Game 5 on Wednesday.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
6 months ago
The triple-double was the first of Randle’s playoff career. He continues to be excellent in these playoffs as the Timberwolves seem poised for a Western Conference Finals run. Randle had three clutch assists in the final minutes of the fourth quarter as the Timberwolves pulled away from the Warriors. His assist on an Anthony Edwards three-pointer with 1:19 to go that extended their lead to seven points was the dagger. This series will continue Monday night in Golden State as the Timberwolves look to go up 3-1 in the series.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
6 months ago
Randle led the Timberwolves in scoring in the Game 2 victory. The 30-year-old power forward had just one 10-assist game in the regular season. He was a steadying presence in his 33 minutes as Anthony Edwards dealt with an ankle injury towards the end of the first half. Edwards recovered from his injury to play 34 minutes, but the Timberwolves were able to rely on Randle to weather the storm and he delivered a big game as the fulcrum of the offense.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
6 months ago
After dealing with foul trouble in the first half, Randle came up big after the break to send the Timberwolves to the second round of the playoffs. He had an excellent series, averaging 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.2 triples to help guide Minnesota to a gentlemen’s sweep. If Randle continues to produce at this level, the Timberwolves will be difficult to beat. They’ll await the winner of the Rockets-Warriors series in round two.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
7 months ago
While his overall field goal percentage in Game 4 was subpar, Randle’s fast start helped the Timberwolves stay within striking distance early on. He shot 4-of-6 from the field in the first quarter, with Minnesota heading into the second trailing by four. Randle has scored 22 points or more in each of his last three games, shooting 24-of-52 from the field. He and the Timberwolves will look to close out the series on Wednesday in Los Angeles.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
7 months ago
Randle has now put up back-to-back games with at least 22 points after scoring just 16 points in Game 1. After turning the ball over seven times in Game 1, he’s solved that issue as well with just three turnovers in the last two games combined. Given the Timberwolves’ tight eight-player rotation, Minnesota will continue to rely on Randle for scoring throughout the playoffs. The Timberwolves will look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead with a win in Game 4 Sunday.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
7 months ago
Randle didn’t start the series off well on Saturday, and he ended up turning the ball over seven times in that game. He only scored 16 points in Game 1, but he nearly matched that mark in the first half of Game 2. He also solved his turnover problem and only coughed the ball up once. However, that wasn’t enough for Minnesota to get another win. Randle and Anthony Edwards combined to score 52 of the team’s 85 points, which won’t get the job done in the playoffs. Game 3 will be in Minnesota on Friday.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
7 months ago
While Randle shot the ball well and recorded a decent stat line, he was also responsible for seven of the Timberwolves’ 10 turnovers in Game 1. That’s an area he’ll need to clean up moving forward, and he’s certainly capable of doing that. Randle’s high during the regular season was eight, which he recorded in a December 23 loss to the Hawks. The Timberwolves’ forward only had eight games with at least five turnovers, so Saturday’s performance can be considered an outlier. Minnesota will look to extend its series lead in Game 2 on Tuesday.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
7 months ago
After dropping a 30-point double-double in Thursday’s win over the Grizzlies, Randle had another productive night against the Nets. He only missed three of his 11 shot attempts and provided solid value in multiple categories. Minnesota needs a win over the Jazz on Sunday and other positive results to avoid the play-in tournament, so Randle should take on his usual workload in the regular season finale.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
7 months ago
After three straight games of 25 points or more, Randle scored 26 in his last two appearances, shooting a combined 9-of-22 from the field. However, despite the downtick in scoring, he has remained an eighth-round player in nine-cat formats over the past week. Randle has provided solid value in the rebound and assist categories, thus preserving some of his fantasy value. The Timberwolves don’t play again until Tuesday when they visit the Bucks.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
7 months ago
Randle had scored at least 25 points in each of his last three games entering play Thursday but was quiet on the offensive end in this one. The 30-year-old power forward had just 11 points on 11 attempts including three made three-pointers. It was an off-night, but Randle is still a productive player and the Timberwolves need him as they push for a top-six playoff seed in the West down the stretch of the regular season.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
7 months ago
Randle has been on fire recently, and Tuesday was his third-straight game with at least 25 points. Randle had the ball with a chance to win this game at the end of the fourth quarter and the first overtime, but he wasn’t able to get the job done. Fortunately for him, Minnesota was still able to walk away victorious, and Randle did still have another productive night. They are now tied for sixth place in the West and will head to Brooklyn on Thursday with a chance to overtake Memphis in the standings.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
8 months ago
Randle has scored 20 points or more in three of his last four games, with Sunday’s tally being his highest since January 29. Over the past two weeks, he has offered sixth-round value in eight-cat formats, a two-round improvement on his season-long production. Randle and the Timberwolves play three games during Week 22, starting with the Nuggets on Tuesday.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
8 months ago
Randle led his team in scoring and delivered quality peripherals and defensive stats to boot. Since returning to Minnesota’s lineup, Randle has averaged 18.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.4 dimes, and he ranks just outside the top 125 in per-game fantasy value.