Knicks' Julius Randle set to become extension-eligible, but negotiations won't be easy like Jalen Brunson deal
Randle becomes eligible for a four-year, $181.5M extension on Saturday
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Julius Randle reportedly agreed to a three-year, $100 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, including a player option for the 2027-28 season. The deal was reported in June 2025, after he opted out of his $31 million option for the 2025-26 season to pursue a longer-term arrangement with Minnesota.[1][3]
- This contract follows Randle’s 2024-25 season with the Timberwolves where he embraced a secondary role behind Anthony Edwards, but still contributed notably enough to warrant a substantial new deal.[1]
- Prior to the Timberwolves move, extensions and contract discussions with the New York Knicks had been circulating, with various reports labeling extension eligibility and potential trade considerations in the 2024-2025 window; however, the definitive, recent development points to the Timberwolves commitment.[2][4][8]
If you’d like, I can pull additional sources or summarize key terms (structure, protections, option details) from the reported deal and compare with prior extension rumors. I can also track follow-up updates (e.g., official press release, contract details) as they become available.