Julius Randle shocks NBA: He just walked away from $31 million – Here’s why
The Minnesota Timberwolves are maximizing their chances for another deep playoff run. After reaching the Western Conference Finals last season, the Wolves are making sure to retain their core players, starting with star Julius Randle, who just signed a multi-million dollar contract with the team.Randle was a key player in Minnesota's push to reach the conference finals last season. In his first year with the team, the 11-year veteran averaged 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game, shooting 48.5% from the field.Although the Timberwolves lost their ticket to the NBA Finals to the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder on this occasion, the front office is determined to return to the NBA Finals, and securing Randle is the first step in that direction.Julius Randle's new million-dollar contractAccording to ESPN insider Shams Charania, Randle waived a $31 million player option […]