The New Orleans Pelicans and power forward Julius Randle reportedly have mutual interest in getting a new deal done this summer, according to William Guillory of The Athletic.
Randle signed a two-year, $17.7 million deal with the Pelicans last summer after spending the first four years of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The 24-year-old Texas native has a player option worth $9,073,050 for next season. If he declines it, which he probably will, Randle will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Perhaps Davis’ departure will open up the opportunity Randle has been looking for. It would make a ton of sense for the Pelicans to bring him back at the right price, and sources have told The Athletic there has been mutual interest expressed on both sides for a new deal this summer.
In 57 games this season for the Pelicans, Julius Randle is averaging 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest. The 6-foot-9 lefty is shooting 53.4 percent from the field, 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free-throw line.
Randle has 25 double-doubles and one triple-double this season.
The Pelicans will likely trade superstar Anthony Davis in the summer, which means Randle could become the featured option on offense next season.
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