Julius Randle aims for an NBA championship with the Brooklyn Nets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 5:53 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Julius Randle stated his intention to pursue an NBA championship with the Brooklyn Nets during an event in Brazil. The 31-year-old forward was traded to Brooklyn two months ago from the Minnesota Timberwolves, providing him a fresh start with a new roster. Randle previously played five seasons for the New York Knicks, where he helped lead the team to multiple playoff appearances at the start of the decade. He noted that while he respects the championship success the Knicks organization achieved this past season, he is focused on creating similar results in his current role. Randle joins a team featuring Michael Porter Jr. and expects to serve as a primary focal point for head coach Jordi Fernandez. He remains under contract with the Nets ahead of his 2027 player option.
- •Julius Randle joined the Brooklyn Nets via trade two months ago.
- •Randle averaged 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists last season.
- •The forward played for the Minnesota Timberwolves for the previous two seasons.
- •Randle has a player option for his contract in 2027.
- 5:53 PMYahoo Sports — Former Knicks Star Reveals Championship Plans In Brooklyn Nets
"Former New York star is looking to emulate what the Knicks accomplished in the past season with the Brooklyn Nets. Talking at an event in Brazil, Julius Randle, who once played for the Knicks, wants to bring the same success from New York to Brooklyn down the road. Randle was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves […] The post Former Knicks Star Reveals Championship Plans In Brooklyn Nets appeared first on HEAVY.
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