Undoubtedly, Julius Randle’s three-year $100 million contract is amazing value. For a high-level second option, this is an incredible bargain. In his first season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Randle proved his value as a shot creator next to Anthony Edwards, especially in the playoffs, where he averaged 21.7 points. Retaining Randle at this number allows the Wolves to keep their elite supporting cast intact. However, it also gives the Wolves a tradeable contract if a star comes on the market.
On a recent episode of The Hoop Collective, Brian Windhorst mentioned how the Wolves tried to trade for Kevin Durant both at the trade deadline and in the offseason, indicating they aren’t totally content with the current roster.