Julius Randle is entering his second season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 6-foot-9 forward ended up in Minnesota due to a surprise blockbuster trade involving him, Donte DiVincenzo, and Karl-Anthony Towns just days before training camp. Recently, Jon Krawczynski wrote a moving article about how being traded helped Randle find happiness and how he immediately felt like he was at home in Minnesota.
Still, Randle was facing the uncertainty of having a player option in the 2025 offseason. Additionally, basketball-wise, it took a bit for him to fully integrate with the Wolves. However, when Randle found his groove, he became an indispensable part of the Wolves' success.