Julius Randle is undoubtedly getting used to his new surroundings after being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of the Karl-Anthony Towns trade.
The All-Star forward has spent the past five years in New York, helping Tom Thibodeau construct a roster capable of contending for an NBA championship. Now, he finds himself as a ready-made contender playing under Chris Finch.
Randle has two years remaining on his current four-year, $112 million contract. However, he has a player option for the 2025-26 season, meaning he is a potential free agent heading into next summer. Yet, despite only being around his new teammates for a couple of days, it would seem that he’s already considering re-signing with the Timberwolves long-term.
“Just being around here and being around the environment,” Randle said when asked about wanting to sign an extension. “…They’ve made me feel more than at home being here. Super comfortable. The energy is up, just being in the building, the energy is up and the guys all seem like they get along…You want to be somewhere where you feel wanted. I feel wanted here and everybody has embraced me. Tim has been great. I played for Finch. I really believe in Finch. Ultimately, yeah, I do want to be here.”