NBA Trade Rumors: Timberwolves Eyeing to Leverage Julius Randle's Value as Ja Morant Pairing with $244 Million Star Buzz Intensifies

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Julius Randle could be traded for a star guard by the Minnesota Timberwolves (Image Source: IMAGN)

The Minnesota Timberwolves are willing to part ways with All-Star forward Julius Randle this 2025-26 NBA season. The Wolves are looking to capitalize on Randle's value and trade him for a star guard this season. One star who has come up in a potential trade for the Wolves is Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

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Randle is playing well for Minnesota this year. In 18 games, he's put up 23.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists. With his production, NBA insider Brett Siegel reported that the Wolves could "sell high" on the three-time All-Star for a point guard.

“There is a growing sense that the Timberwolves will sell high on Julius Randle should the right star become available before February,” Siegel reported. “However, the problem with Minnesota is that they don't have any first-round picks they can trade outright, which would be problematic with pursuing Morant or another star guard.”
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One of the Wolves' main concerns this season is their point guard depth. Despite having Mike Conley, he has only started in five of his 18 games and has been demoted to the bench.

The Wolves could eye pairing Morant next to Anthony Edwards, who is in the second year of his five-year, $244 million extension. However, that depends on which star guard will be available first ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

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Across the league, there have been trade rumors surrounding Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball. The Wolves aim to maximize Julius Randle's continued All-Star-caliber play by making a deal to strengthen their backcourt.

It also makes sense for the Wolves to trade Randle if they are seeking a star point guard on the market. The 6-foot-8 big man has a three-year, $100 million contract until the 2027-28 season. If the team wants another star, they have to move a big contract away.

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Fans react to the trade rumors around Julius Randle

Julius Randle and the Wolves have been competitive in the Western Conference with a 10-8 record. Amid the campaign, the trade rumors around the star player caught the fans' attention. Here are some of what the fans said.

"Wdym sell high on Julius Randle," a fan said.
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"But who is willing to buy high on Julius Randle," another fan commented.
"Morant is a downgrade lmao doesn’t even make sense," one fan said.

Other fans commented on the usual trade rumors involving Randle.

"Wolves really looked at Randle and said ‘yeah let’s ruin the vibes again’," someone commented.
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"Randle packing his bags every time a rumor drops is crazy 💀" a comment read.
"Trading Randle before rudy is crazy 😂😂" a fan said.

The Wolves want to contend for a championship this season. However, they need a star guard to complete their ideal starting five.

Timberwolves Nation! You can check out the latest Minnesota Timberwolves Schedule and dive into the Timberwolves Depth Chart for NBA Season 2024-25.

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