Timberwolves will unquestionably regret Julius Randle signing come January

Minnesota Timberwolves, Julius Randle | Kevin C. Cox/GettyImagesThe Minnesota Timberwolves signed Julius Randle to a three-year $100 million contract extension that the franchise will quickly regret. The three-time All-Star struggles with consistency and is no stranger to head-scratching performances. Wolves fans saw it last season, but it will only get more maddening as Minnesota's title hopes are pinned to the 6’9 forward.

The Timberwolves need Randle’s scoring and playmaking. He averaged 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 0.7 steals in 32.3 minutes per game last season. His 3-point shooting can be streaky, but the Wolves need even more in year two. Nickeil Alexander-Walker left…