Julius Randle Struggles Away From Timberwolves

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 1: Julius Randle #30 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles against Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 1, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) Getty

Billy Heyen · HEAVY

Tue, November 3, 2026 at 2:55 PM UTC ·

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Julius Randle Stats

Randle is putting up some numbers, but on a weak team, he's being asked to do a lot, and it's hurting his overall rate stats.

These are Randle's numbers over his last five games:

He's making just a third of his shots from the floor, including just a quarter of his 3-point attempts, and he's turning the ball over nearly as much as he's assisting.

It's a tough spot for Randle to find himself in. He went from a Western Conference contender to a team that realistically entered this season with very little shot of even reaching a play-in game.

The Nets are one of the NBA's worst teams, in part because they've totally fumbled the draft in recent years, and even though Randle is a good player, he can't rescue Brooklyn by himself.

That'll likely lead to some frustrations, and it could eventually point toward another Randle trade down the road.

For now, though, all Randle can do is keep trying to lead the Nets even when it appears mostly futile.

Julius Randle Return to Knicks

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 02: Julius Randle #30 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots against Josh Hart #3 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden on November 02, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Randle got a chance to play against his former Knicks team on Monday night.

He got cheers at Madison Square Garden in a game the Knicks won 103-90.

Randle finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds, but he was also just 5-for-16 from the floor.

That pretty much sums up where Randle is right now in his first season away from Minnesota. He's still capable of putting up numbers, but they feel a lot like empty calories on a bad team.

It's still early in the year, and trends can shift, but it'd be a surprise to see the Nets near the top of the standings at any point.

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