Julius Randle
#30PF · Minnesota Timberwolves
All-NBA 3rd Team '23MIP '21All-NBA 2nd Team '21
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Height
6'9"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
31
College
Kentucky
Experience
11 yrs
Wingspan
7'0.0"
Reach
8'9.5"
Hand Size
8.75" × 8.25"
B-
A-
A-
A-
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The Verdict on Julius, in One Read
On the field, Julius Randle grades out as an excellent PF for Minnesota Timberwolves (A- Impact). That places him 8th of 84 graded power forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it good value (B-), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is very positive (A- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 11+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 789 | 21.1 | 6.7 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 48.1% | 33.2% | 75.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 79 | 21.1 | 6.7 | 5.0 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB+LongevityLong CareerRecentB+
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 79 | 21.1 | 6.7 | 5.0 | 48.1% | B+ B+ |
| 2024-25 | | 69 | 18.7 | 7.1 | 4.7 | 48.5% | B B |
| 2023-24 |  | 46 | 24.0 | 9.2 | 5.0 | 47.2% | B+ B+ |
| 2022-23 | | 77 | 25.1 | 10.0 | 4.1 | 46.0% | B+ B+ |
| 2021-22 | | 72 | 20.1 | 9.9 | 5.1 | 41.1% | B+ B+ |
| 2020-21 | | 71 | 24.1 | 10.2 | 6.0 | 45.6% | A- A- |
| 2019-20 | | 64 | 19.5 | 9.7 | 3.1 | 46.0% | B B |
| 2018-19 |  | 73 | 21.4 | 8.7 | 3.1 | 52.4% | B+ B+ |
| 2017-18 |  | 82 | 16.1 | 8.0 | 2.6 | 55.8% | B B |
| 2016-17 | | 74 | 13.2 | 8.6 | 3.6 | 48.7% | B- B- |
| 2015-16 | | 81 | 11.3 | 10.2 | 1.8 | 42.9% | C+ C+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/16 | vs SAS | L 109-139 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-8 | 0-2 | -34 |
| Wed, 5/13 | @ SAS | L 97-126 | 36 | 17 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$100.0M
Guaranteed
$64.2M
AAV
$30.9M/yr
Guaranteed %64%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B-
Good Value
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Julius Randle earns a B– Contract Value Index (CVI), a grade that reflects a pragmatic negotiation between his established All-Star production and the premium dollars attached to a deal that carries real aging risk. His 2025–26 season line of 21.1 PPG, 6.7 RPG, and 5.0 APG across 79 games confirms he remains a franchise-caliber contributor in his established-veteran phase at 31 years old, and his A– performance grade backs that assessment—he is delivering the kind of reliable, high-volume scoring and playmaking that teams count on in win-now rosters. At $30.9M AAV over three years, Randle is operating at the upper tier of the power forward market, a salary structure that assumes continued elite production through age 34, a reasonable but non-trivial ask given his position and mileage. The B– CVI reflects the tension between his proven, durable excellence and the reality that a 31-year-old entering a three-year commitment leaves limited margin for decline; the deal is not a steal, but it is also not an albatross if he maintains his current performance level. The overwhelmingly positive sentiment context—highlighted by his A– sentiment grade, media goodwill around his playoff assignment, and integration into Minnesota's rotation—supports the notion that the organization and fanbase view this as a worthwhile commitment to a veteran whose availability and production matter in high-leverage moments. Over the life of this contract, Randle's value will hinge entirely on whether he can sustain 20-plus PPG output without significant injury; if he does, the CVI holds as a fair market rate for a proven playoff performer.
Performance Analysis
A-
#8 of 84 Power Forwards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Julius's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Julius Compares at the Position
Julius Randle ranks 8th of 84 graded power forwards by performance. That slots Julius between Giannis Antetokounmpo (A-) just ahead and Miles Bridges (B+) just behind.
Graded higher
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Graded lower
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About this player
Julius Randle is a veteran in his 11th NBA season listed at PF for the Minnesota Timberwolves. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Julius Randle, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B-, Performance A-, Sentiment A-.
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