Minnesota — Three-time NBA All-Star Julius Randle is planning to remain with the Timberwolves long-term. According to ESPN’s reports he “intends to sign a new three-year, $100 million deal to stay” in Minnesota, which includes a player option for the 2027–28 season. According to the Associated Press, Randle declined a $30.9 million option to lock in the extension through 2027–28.
The Fit: Randle, Edwards & Gobert
- Julius Randle arrived in October 2024, coming from the Knicks in the trade that sent Karl‑Anthony Towns to New York.
- In Minnesota, he averaged 18.7 PPG, 7.1 RPG, and 4.7 APG over 69 regular-season games, shooting 48.5% from the field.
- In the 2025 playoffs, Randle stepped up further—averaging 21.7 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 4.9 APG, and shooting over 50% from the field across 15 games.
This boost came at the perfect time. Minnesota reached the Western Conference Finals again, and the team posted a 44–25 record with Randle, compared to 5–8 without him.
What This Means
- The deal secures Julius Randle as a key secondary scorer alongside Anthony Edwards, while Rudy Gobert holds down the paint.
- At 30 years old, Randle now has long-term security—no more one-year worries.
- He won’t need to do it all like in New York. With spacing and defensive anchors around him, he can play more efficiently and consistently.
Contract Breakdown (by reports)
- 2025–26: ~$30.8M
- 2026–27: ~$33.3M
- 2027–28 (player option): ~$35.9M
This aligns well with Minnesota’s plan—locking down Naz Reid, Randle, Edwards, and Gobert to keep the core intact.
Randle’s three-year, $100M deal with a 2027–28 player option is confirmed by multiple trusted sources. With his strong regular season and playoff performance last year, this extension cements his role in Minnesota’s championship pursuit.
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