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NBA referee Scott Foster is standing by his controversial call on All-Star forward Julius Randle in the New York Knicks’ final possession against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. Foster blew his whistle for a traveling violation after Randle landed on his feet with the ball still in his hands. The crucial call ultimately caused the […]

The Brooklyn Nets came out on top against the New York Knicks in the Battle for New York, 117-112 on Monday. Knicks big man Julius Randle was visibly disappointed during an interview because of the outcome of the game. Randle was called for a crucial traveling violation in the final seconds of the game, which […]

Julius Randle was beside himself after their tough loss on the other side of the city as the New York Knicks visited the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. The first-time All-Star was fuming on what seemed to be a bad traveling call on him on the Knicks’ final possession which ultimately sealed the 117-112 win […]

The New York Knicks continue to roll as they moved to 20-19 on the season following their 119-97 drubbing of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The tandem of RJ Barrett and Julius Randle led the way on Saturday night and both made franchise history in the process. Per Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, Barrett became just […]

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett exploded for a career-high 32 points on 12-of-21 shooting Saturday afternoon, pacing the team past the Oklahoma City Thunder and propelling them back above the .500 mark. While Barrett’s transformation into a key contributor for the Knicks is a pleasant surprise given the lack of production in his rookie […]

New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle is not going anywhere. Ian Begley of SNY reported “prominent members” of the Knicks organization consider Randle and RJ Barrett to be two of the core pieces for the team’s future. Begley iterated Randle is off the table “unless a top player becomes available” prior to the March […]

Tom Thibodeau’s love affair with longtime NBA vets is a tale as old as time. Maybe even as old as the guys he typically signs. And yet, the first-year New York Knicks coach has his Knicks well in the hunt for a 2021 NBA playoff berth, thanks to a strong 19-18 start in the first half […]

Fresh off his first ever NBA All-Star Game appearance, New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle has posted a gleaming review of his weekend in Atlanta. The 26-year-old played 13 minutes in his first NBA All-Star Game, scoring four points from two field goals. In a post on his Instagram, Julius Randle spoke of how […]

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle is in the midst of a breakout campaign with the New York Knicks that saw him earn his first All-Star nod. Randle’s work ethic is second to none, and it’s great to finally see the fruits of his labor translate on the court and into team success. Apparently, no […]

With the NBA’s All-Star weekend upon us, let’s discuss the favorites to win the league’s signature awards for the 2020-21 season. At the unofficial midway mark of the shortened season, here are selections for the midseason Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, Rookie of the […]

Don’t take your eyes off Julius Randle and the New York Knicks because they have a solid chance to surprise everyone before the regular season ends. As it stands, the team is in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with an 18-18 record. If all things go according to plan, they can sneak into the […]

The Julius Randle that plays for the New York Knicks today is different from the Julius Randle that was drafted with the seventh overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2014 Draft. In his six seasons in the NBA, Randle has had to adjust to the league’s style of play and change his […]

The New York Knicks’ incredible season continues. On Sunday, the Knicks took a trip to Motor City and stomped all over the Detroit Pistons, 109-90 for their seventh win in nine outings. They are now over .500 with an impressive 18-17 record. Though the Knicks have been on a roll, coach Tom Thibodeau wants more […]

CBS Sports Radio host Brandon Tierney tweeted a post on Sunday morning suggesting that New York Knicks forward Julius Randle is already better than former NBA veteran Chris Bosh at his peak. His unpopular opinion eventually sparked a discussion among basketball fans who had plenty to say about the topic. Legit question: at his absolute […]

New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle wanted to prove a point when his team went up against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Their opponents were bannered by another All-Star big man in Domantas Sabonis who got the nod to replace All-Star captain Kevin Durant due to his nagging hamstring injury. “Sometimes there are […]

Julius Randle and the New York Knicks made the rim look like the size of Central Park on Thursday as they put up a season-high 140 points on the board against the Sacramento Kings. The Knick’s 140-121 win marked their latest victory as they continue to cement their postseason spot in the Eastern Conference almost […]

New York Knicks star Julius Randle was feeling himself on Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. The newly-minted All-Star just showed why he has emerged as one of the top power forwards in the game today — at the expense of a hapless Marvin Bagley III. Bagley was left on an island with Julius Randle, […]

On the day the league announced that Julius Randle was selected to be an All-Star, the New York Knicks surprised the forward with a heartwarming video. During their game against the Golden State Warriors, the Knicks showed a clip of Randle’s mom congratulating him on his achievement. "I love you so much and I'm so […]

Dwyane Wade is a huge Julius Randle fan. This is exactly why the soon-to-be Hall of Famer was delighted to learn about the New York Knicks star’s recent selection to the All-Star team as a reserve for the East. According to Wade, Randle has been on an absolute tear this season, and this has a […]

The timing could not be more perfect for the New York Knicks, the team’s fan base and, of course, a first-time All-Star in veteran power forward Julius Randle. With Randle officially being selected as an Eastern Conference All-Star just ahead of Tuesday evening’s clash with the heralded Golden State Warriors, the Knicks best player also […]

Recent reports state that New York Knicks executive vice president William Wesley is “kind of nudging” Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal and his camp about asking for a trade to New York. That sounds nice and all, but the Knicks are actually better off retaining their assets and pursuing Victor Oladipo in NBA free agency. […]

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle had the utmost privilege of playing alongside the late, great Kobe Bryant during the former’s first two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Recently, Randle relived Kobe’s epic final game in 2016, during which a 21-year-old Randle made the mistake of asking Bryant if he could get a shot […]

It looks like Nick Young already knows something that most fans and pundits are not aware of just yet. The former NBA player practically congratulated New York Knicks forward Julius Randle on Friday for making his first All-Star team. But the thing is, the All-Star reserves won’t be confirmed until Tuesday on TNT. Is Young on […]

When a player is performing at the level that Julius Randle is for the New York Knicks this season, you don’t trade him. Instead, you build with him. Julius Randle has been extraordinary. Averaging 23.2 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game while shooting 48.0 percent from the field, 40.7 percent from 3-point range, […]

Julius Randle is in the midst of a career year with the New York Knicks this season, leading some to believe his trade value is at its peak. In a recent conversation about Randle’s current situation with the Knicks, SNY’s Ian Begley spoke about the prospects of New York trading Randle. “Based on a conversation […]

Despite all of the challenges the big man out of Kentucky has faced in his career, Julius Randle believes that he has a newfound purpose with the New York Knicks: championship. Amid a breakout year with the Big Apple franchise, Randle confessed his desire to help the Knicks long-term in their rebuilding efforts and quest […]

The New York Knicks’ encounter against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night proved that Julius Randle has already improved by leaps and bounds in the 2020-21 season. He came out with a dominating performance as he lifted his team en route to their third consecutive victory. After the game, Randle claimed that he is currently […]

New York Knicks star Julius Randle had himself quite a game in their showdown against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. He finished the contest with a season-high 44 points, nine boards, and five assists. He was very efficient as well, shooting 63.6 percent from the field, including 53.8% from long range. After their 123-112 win, […]

The New York Knicks notched another impressive victory as they defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 123-112 on Monday. The Knicks have now won five of their last seven games as they continue their strong campaign. Julius Randle once again led the way with a season-high 44 points. According to ESPN Statistics and Information, Randle ended the […]

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle continues to make his case for an All-Star berth this year. The 26-year-old balled out on Monday in MSG against the Atlanta Hawks and dropped a season-high of 44 points–propelled by a career-high seven threes–on top of nine rebounds and five assists. More importantly, Randle’s big night helped the […]

Julius Randle torched the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, as the New York Knicks forward scored no less than 17 points in a scorching hot first-quarter performance. Randle was simply unstoppable in the first frame, as he completely exposed Atlanta’s weaknesses on the defensive end. Randle missed just one shot in the first quarter against the […]

Many expected the New York Knicks to stink this season, even under the guidance of new head coach Tom Thibodeau. But lo and behold, the Knicks are defying expectations and actually winning games, with Julius Randle leading the way as a possible All-Star.  Through 26 games so far, New York is a respectable 11-15, which […]

New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton is clearly a fan of his teammate Julius Randle. He said the much-improved forward has done enough to make a case for his first ever NBA All-Star stint. Payton is all in on the Randle Bandwagon as the 26-year-old has been showcasing his all-around game throughout this season as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers field a talented roster that is poised to defend their crown as NBA champions and there are former members of the team who are thriving elsewhere. Due to their impressive play to begin the season, Magic Johnson believes Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson will be adding some hardware to their collection […]

The revamped New York Knicks are showing a huge turnaround in the early stages of the 2020-21 season. They successfully dealt damage to their opponents once again as they matched up against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night with RJ Barrett and Julius Randle leading the way for the Knicks. After the game, the Canadian […]

The “Triple-Double King” himself, NBA legend Oscar Robertson, now has some company in quite the exclusive club. Not only that, though, but Robertson will now be grouped in with one of the more unlikely players in the modern-day NBA as New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle remains red hot to begin the 2020-21 regular […]

The past offseason was very different for New York Knicks forward Julius Randle. Since they did not qualify for the seeding games in the NBA Bubble, it was unusually long and filled with uncertainty. Perhaps more difficult, Randle also had to endure seeing other teams play while he was stuck at home. According to his […]

The New York Knicks are 5-3. To put that record in perspective, it took them 25 games to reach the five-win mark last season. This season it took eight games. Their impressive play out of the gate is a testament to head coach Tom Thibodeau. This is an entirely different team with the same core […]

The Washington Wizards have not gotten out to an ideal start in 2021 despite having the duo of Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal. After an 0-5 start, the Wizards have won their last two and sit at 2-5, good enough for 13th in the Eastern Conference. The expectations for the new-look Wizards were to be […]