Knicks Insider Gives Julius Randle Extension Update

Julius Randle and the New York Knicks still have yet to agree to a new contract.

Jeremy Brener | Aug 21, 2024

Jan 23, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle has one year remaining on his contract and is looking to potentially sign a long-term deal with the franchise.

Ideally, Randle would sign this deal before the season starts in case he were to get injured again, which would hurt his chances at the Knicks re-signing him.

Randle became eligible for an extension on Aug. 3, but according to SNY insider Ian Begley, no agreement is coming anytime soon.

"If the Knicks sign Julius Randle to a big extension, he can no longer be moved prior to the 2025 trade deadline. Players like Randle who sign big extensions can’t be traded until six months after the date of the agreement," Begley said. "Beyond that, I don’t have a concrete update for you. We reported last month that an extension wasn’t at the forefront for either Randle or the Knicks. Randle has been eligible for an extension since Aug. 3. The Knicks and Randle can agree to an extension at any time between now and June 30. Based on how things have played out since Aug. 3, it seems like neither side is in a rush to get something done."

Randle, who turns 30 in November, averaged 24.2 points and 9.0 rebounds per game this past season with the Knicks, but only appeared in 46 games due to injury. Randle last played in January after injuring his shoulder, which forced him to get season-ending surgery.

Randle is expected to be fully healthy for Knicks training camp in October and will be a key contributor for the team as they chase the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference. Perhaps playing on an expiring deal will help Randle play with more urgency, but both sides are still hoping they can agree on a new contract so that the three-time All-Star can experience more success in the Big Apple.

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Published Aug 21, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.