Player: Julius · Randle
Team: Knicks
Height: 2.03 meters, weight 113 kg, 29 years old
2023-24 Regular Season Stats:
He appeared in 46 games, started 46 times, played 35.4 minutes per game, averaged 24 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks, shooting 47.2% from the field, 31.1% from three-point range and 78.1% from the free throw line.
Since joining the Knicks in 2019, Randle has maintained a very high attendance rate until last season, which saw a serious decline. A scary statistic is that Randle played all 46 games until January 30 last season, but because of a shoulder injury, Randle was sidelined and underwent surgery, and eventually had to be reimbursed early for the season and unable to play until the playoffs.
This summer, Randle is eligible for an early contract extension with the Knicks, with a maximum of five years and $181.5 million, but the two sides are not in a hurry to renew his contract. Knicks reporter Fred Katz reported that Randle will likely need to accept a discounted contract if he wants to renew his contract early. However, even if the two sides don't reach an agreement this summer, the Knicks have no interest in trading Randle.
Randle will have a salary of nearly $29 million for the 2024-25 season, and he has a player option for the 2025-26 season. Randle could opt out of his contract and become a full free agent after the 2024-25 season.
During Randle's injury, Brunson led the Knicks to a stellar record, and coupled with a series of trades from the Knicks, Randle's role in the new season is bound to change. Randle has been prepared for this for a long time, he said in an interview that he is excited about this Knicks team and believes that they can achieve even more, he is looking forward to playing in good health, looking forward to returning to the court with his teammates, and believes that with the arrival of Bridges, the Knicks have the potential to compete for a championship.