Julius Randle was looking like Stephen Curry from beyond the arc in first half of Game 1 vs. the Thunder, much to Timberwolves fans' delight.

Critics said the big men couldn’t coexist, but their pairing has been crucial to Minnesota’s playoff run, writes .

Former Washington Wizards All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas also talked about Randle as the main reason why the Timberwolves are thriving in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Aside from being the better fit alongside Ant, Gil said that Randle's iso-heavy game is also tailor-made for the postseason.

Julius Randle’s leap from the Knicks to Timberwolves highlights how a change of scenery can bring out his best.

Here's a look back at the trade Minnesota executed to acquire Randle and a closer look at the numbers that have propelled the team's success.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle and guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker spoke to reporters after morning shootaround ahead of Tuesday night's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals at the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Julius Randle kept it real on what it's like to still be playing basketball this far into the playoffs.

Randle was all buckets in the first half against the Thunder in Game 1, scoring 20 points on 6-8 from the field. He was red hot from downtown, knocking down 5/6 from three. Anthony Edwards went to the locker room briefly after rolling his ankle,

A reason behind this is Randle's inconsistency and peculiar disappearance in important games. Now, with the Minnesota Timberwolves and heading into the 2025 Western Conference Finals, former NBA champion Dwyane Wade believes Randle will shame his critics and do well for Minnesota.

One ESPN analyst boldly compares Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle to future Hall of Famer LeBron James.