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Whether they decide to remain competitive or undergo a rebuilding process, it seems like LaMarcus Aldridge’s departure from the San Antonio Spurs is inevitable. Even if he manages to finish the 2020-21 NBA season with the team, it remains a big question if the Spurs are willing to spend a huge amount of money to […]

The New York Knicks have had an impressive start to the 2020-21 NBA season, thanks to the emergence of Julius Randle. However, in order to at least have a chance of ending their playoff drought this year, they may still need to make another major move to give Randle more support on the court. One […]

In a recent article, Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report talked about title contenders in the NBA and how they could fix their biggest roster problems with trade. For the Boston Celtics, Swartz suggested they should try to acquire Julius Randle from the New York Knicks to address their need for improvement at the starting power […]

Ever since the 2020 offseason, rumors have been swirling around All-Star point guard Kemba Walker and his future with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics haven’t made Walker available to trade, but there is speculation that they are planning to use him as a trade chip before the 2021 trade deadline. In a recent article, Brett […]

Thanks to how Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis blossomed into dependable stars, the Dallas Mavericks successfully turned themselves from one of the worst teams in the league into a legitimate playoff contender in the loaded Western Conference. However, in order to have a realistic chance of reaching the NBA Finals and capturing the Larry O’Brien […]

After reaching the Western Conference Finals last year, the Denver Nuggets are off to a slow start in the 2020-21 NBA season, currently sitting at the No. 11 spot in the same conference with a 3-4 record. Although they’re finding their way back to the winning column, their current performance shows that they need more […]

As one of the eight teams that weren’t invited to the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season on account of their win-loss record, the New York Knicks are now free to plan for this year’s offseason as they hope to end their lengthy playoff drought sooner rather than later. These plans, as a new report […]

In 2018, the Detroit Pistons traded for Blake Griffin with the hope that he could help them fully dominate the Eastern Conference and contend for the NBA championship title. Unfortunately, in the years that he and Andre Drummond played together, the Pistons weren’t even able to advance to the second round of the Eastern Conference […]

Could the New York Knicks trade for two former All-Stars in the 2020 offseason and greatly improve their odds of making the postseason for the first time since 2013? Following reports suggesting that the Knicks could make a move for a “disgruntled” star player if one becomes available this summer, a new report took a […]

The New York Knicks gave Julius Randle a three-year, $62.1 million contract in the 2019 NBA free agency with the hope that he could be part of their long-term future. Though his numbers haven’t been as good this season, Randle is still posting incredible statistics in his first year as a Knick, averaging 19.5 points, […]

According to a new report, two of the more notable mid-tier free-agent signings last summer — New York Knicks big man Julius Randle and Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier — could be on the move before Thursday’s trade deadline. On Monday, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York cited the publication’s sources, writing that the two […]

Julius Randle may be under contract with the New York Knicks until the 2021-22 NBA season but that doesn’t prevent his name from being mentioned in various trade rumors. With the Knicks expected to suffer another disappointing season, rumors have been circulating that Randle could be moved before the 2020 February NBA trade deadline. One […]

When players who signed new contracts in the 2019 NBA free agency became eligible to be traded, rumors started to circulate around Julius Randle and his future with the New York Knicks. Though he’s currently performing very well in the 2019-20 NBA season, reports have surfaced that the Knicks are open to moving Randle before […]

Although the New York Knicks had only acquired Julius Randle during this year’s free agency season, it looks like the organization is already considering trading the 25-year-old power forward as they continue to languish near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. In a report published early on Monday morning, Newsday’s Steve Popper looked at […]

This year’s NBA free agency period is set to kick off just three days from now, and all signs point to New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Julius Randle becoming the latest name to watch in the offseason. As noted last week by ClutchPoints, Randle declined the $9 million player option on his contract for the coming […]

With just one day having passed since the New Orleans Pelicans agreed to trade Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers for several young players and future first-round draft picks, the latest whispers from behind the scenes suggest that one of the Pelicans’ best players in the 2018-19 season might choose to decline his player […]

After rotting at the bottom of the league for nine consecutive years, the Phoenix Suns are expected to make major moves that could at least turn them into a legitimate playoff contender in the 2019-20 NBA season. The Suns may not be able to land a meeting with Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Jimmy […]

Julius Randle has managed to establish an impressive performance in his first year with the New Orleans Pelicans, where he averaged 21.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists on 52.4 percent shooting from the field, and 34.4 percent shooting from beyond the arc. Unfortunately, those numbers aren’t enough to help the Pelicans earn a playoff spot […]

Even with the Los Angeles Lakers winning four of their last five games, this recent run of good form still came right after the team was officially eliminated from playoff contention with their March 22 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. And with the team failing to make the postseason despite the arrival of LeBron James […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers now widely expected to miss the playoffs for a sixth straight season, and 2018 offseason acquisition Michael Beasley currently playing in China after an underwhelming stint in Los Angeles, ESPN reporter Ramona Shelburne recently shed some light on the reasons why the Lakers took a chance on the one-time No. […]

In what has been a career year thus far, Julius Randle first broke out as the New Orleans Pelicans’ sixth man early in the 2018-19 NBA season. He then moved to the starting lineup, where he has maintained his strong performance. And while Brook Lopez no longer puts up big scoring numbers like he used […]

The New Orleans Pelicans could be headed into an inevitable rebuild after Anthony Davis informed them through his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, that he has no intention of signing the massive contract extension they are planning to offer next summer. Davis reportedly wants to be traded to a team where he can […]

Like his Washington Wizards teammates John Wall and Bradley Beal, Otto Porter Jr. has been the focus of a number of trade rumors in recent weeks. With the Wizards currently tied for 10th place in the Eastern Conference with a 6-11 win-loss record, it’s been suggested that the team might be in need of a […]

In July, Julius Randle stunned a lot of Los Angeles Lakers fans when he rejected the team’s qualifying offer and decided to sign with the New Orleans Pelicans as a free agent. While the Lakers’ prospects are looking brighter than they have in the last five years, thanks mainly to the addition of four-time NBA […]

The first three weeks of the 2018 NBA free agency concluded with the Los Angeles Lakers losing two of their key big men – Julius Randle and Brook Lopez. Randle ended up joining the New Orleans Pelicans on a two-year, $18 million deal, while Lopez signed a one-year, $3.4 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. […]

Julius Randle is one of the top free agency targets left for teams this offseason, but he is a restricted free agent which means the Los Angeles Lakers can match any offer that another team signs him to. After signing LeBron James, Lance Stephenson, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and JaVale McGee last night, however, many thought that […]

Julius Randle reportedly isn’t coming back to the Los Angeles Lakers, and suddenly the team on top of the world after signing LeBron James may have some more work to do to fill the roster around him. Shortly after news leaked that LeBron was signing a four-year deal with the Lakers, NBA.com’s David Aldridge made […]

One of the most stimulating NBA rumors began to circulate with the Dallas Mavericks and their plans for the summer. The Dallas Mavericks have identified Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle as one of their top free-agency targets in the offseason, according to The Ringer. If the Mavericks can somehow lure Julius Randle from the […]

Julius Randle is set to hit restricted free agency this coming offseason and the Los Angeles Lakers will have a big decision to make on one of their top young talents. Magic Johnson would like to open up enough room for two max contracts, but doing so would mean that the Lakers would have to […]

Compared to the likes of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, DeMarcus Cousins’ name hasn’t shown up in too many NBA trade rumors, despite his being one of the higher-profile players set to enter free agency this offseason. While recent reports suggest that the New Orleans Pelicans are serious on re-signing him, there are still some […]

Victor Oladipo and the Indiana Pacers proved a point to the NBA this season. They proved that they are going to be a team to be reckoned with for quite some time. Indiana finished the regular season with a 48-34 record, despite the national media not giving them a chance to make the playoffs after […]

Julius Randle is one of the most intriguing players set to hit free agency this coming offseason. He is scheduled to be a restricted free agent this offseason, which means that the Los Angeles Lakers will have the opportunity to match any offer sheet that he signs. There have been rumblings that the Lakers might […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly entering the offseason having the highest salary cap space among the NBA’s 30 teams, which would be enough to sign both LeBron James and Paul George. However, pulling off that dream would cost the team even more as they may also have to let go of incoming restricted free […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Julius Randle is set to enter restricted free agency as his rookie scale deal expires this summer. He could accept a $5.5 million qualifying offer to stay with the club next season, but there are rumors that several teams are interested in offering the fourth-year forward a more substantial contract. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are riding a wave they haven’t felt in a while. Just two seasons ago, the Sixers were feeling the pain of just 10 wins in 2015. In 2016, they improved to 28 wins, and now, the team just celebrated their 50th with a victory against the Dallas Mavericks Sunday. But still, there’s […]

The Lakers rumors for Julius Randle leaving Los Angeles could become stronger due to his team’s lack of faith in extending him. A Bleacher Report article shed some light on the fact that the team had the opportunity to sign him to an extension ahead of the deadline to do so. However, Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Pistons in Detroit Monday night but came up a bit short despite three double-double performances. Rookies Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma each recorded one, as did the team’s more seasoned veteran Julius Randle. However, a monster double-double from Andre Drummond, along with key performances from Reggie Jackson and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to pursue LeBron James and Paul George this summer, but they also need to address the future of their own free agents. Isaiah Thomas and Julius Randle will hit the market after the 2017-18 NBA season, and it remains to be seen whether the Lakers will decide to keep […]

With all eyes and ears drawn to the Los Angeles Lakers possibly signing LeBron James and Paul George, it is possible to miss that young star Julius Randle is also set to enter free agency this summer. According to Bleacher Report, Randle is “in for a healthy market” as there are four teams rumored to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be active in free agency this summer, and will try to sign two superstars. The Lakers, led by president of basketball operations Magic Johnson, are looking to turn their fortunes around, as they are on pace to miss the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. The Lakers have Cleveland Cavaliers […]

A recent sideline argument involving Los Angeles Lakers players Julius Randle and Isaiah Thomas was recently discussed by Lakers players and head coach Luke Walton. While things seemed to be heated between the two teammates, it was more of an attempt for the two players to “bring the best out of each other.” In addition […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have big decisions to make this summer, as they are planning to chase big-name superstars. Aside from luring top free agents, the Lakers will also have to address the future of Julius Randle, who will become a restricted free agent after the 2017-18 NBA season. The Lakers would consider keeping […]

The departure of Julius Randle in Los Angeles is inevitable, especially if the Lakers succeeded to acquire two superstars in the upcoming free agency. Signing two maximum-salaried players will require the Lakers to renounce all their incoming free agents, including Randle, and stretch Luol Deng’s contract. Based on his improving performance this season, Julius Randle […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are a team that has been heavily linked to LeBron James ahead of his upcoming NBA free agency. Current Lakers player Julius Randle has also been mentioned quite a bit in terms of being moved off the roster to help make room for LeBron or another top star, such as Paul […]

Julius Randle is expected to be one of the casualties when the Los Angeles Lakers proceed with their plan to sign two maximum-salaried players in the upcoming offseason. With how he performs this season, most people believe it will be a huge mistake for the Lakers to let Randle go. In late February, Eric Pincus […]

Despite the cap space they created to be able to land two big-name stars this summer, the Los Angeles Lakers are still expected to make some tough decisions in the upcoming free agency. One of them is whether to retain Julius Randle and give him the deal he deserves and wants, while another is whether […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a roll as of late, winning five straight games including an exciting 116-112 come-from-behind victory over the San Antonio Spurs on the road last Saturday. Lonzo Ball was remarkable during crunch time against the Spurs, but it was Julius Randle who rallied the team from start to finish. Randle […]

Julius Randle rumors have continued to persist even beyond the NBA trade deadline. This time, speculations abound that the Los Angeles Lakers would not be able to re-sign him this summer, particularly if the club is able to achieve their plan of signing two max salary players in free agency. Randle, 23, is set to […]

Giving an aging NBA player like Luol Deng a lucrative contract is one of the worst offseason moves the Los Angeles Lakers ever made in their franchise history. The deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers somewhat helped them free enough salary cap space to sign two maximum-salaried players in the upcoming offseason. However, Deng’s contract may […]

Trade rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers have continued, even as this year’s deadline has come and gone. This time, the Hollywood team is being linked to New Orleans Pelicans’ star Anthony Davis in a potential summer deal. Coming into the 2018 free agency period, three big-name players are particularly being mentioned in the Lakers’ […]