NBA Fantasy Focus: Julius Randle drives Timberwolves

The Timberwolves were neglected in game 1 of the Western Conference Final. The thunder put the clamps defensive and limited Minnesota to 88 points. If the Timberwolves existed positively in the offensive end, Julius Randle continued his success with playoffs by scoring 28 points and scored five 3 points. Let us take a look at us with Randle Balling this off -season as to how it affects his future fantasy prospects.

First season with Minnesota

Randle's first season with the Timberwolves saw that his fantasy value scored a goal. Before this season, he had achieved an average of at least 20.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game in the last four seasons. One key was that he achieved an average of at least 35 minutes in each of these campaigns. Now with the Timberwolves he played only 32 minutes per game this season. He left an average of 18.7 points and 7.1 rebounds.

Besides Anthony Edwards, Randle left the game with a reduced goal role. He only achieved a usage rate of 25.0%, which ended his strips of six seasons with a usage rate of at least 27.6%. In the last four seasons, he ended with a usage rate of at least 28.7%.

While Randle recorded a decline in points and rebounds, he still achieved 4.7 assists and 1.6 3 pointers per game. He also had an efficient campaign that shot 48.5% from the field and 80.6% from the charity strip.

Playoff print

The defense has increased its efforts to slow down Edwards during the playoffs, which forced the Timberwolves to rely more on border. Its usage rate has risen a little at 26.0%, but the greatest increase was its logging of 38 minutes per game. With more minutes and attempts to shoot, Randle scored an average of 24.3 points in 11 Playoff games. It was even more efficient than in the regular season and shot 52.2% off the field, 39.3% behind the arch and 88.3% from the free sausage line. It also has an average of 5.5 assists and 2.2 3 hands.

Randle's playoff success leads to an interesting decision for him in the low season. He has a player option for the 2025-26 campaign. If he decides, he would probably be one of the appealing free agents on the market. If he picks up the option, he should be enclosed as Edwards' Top running colleagues for another season.

Fantasy outlook

Randle had a fantasy adp of 55 this season. In the end he was a bit disappointed with his goals and his rebound contributions. However, he contributed to the fact that he spends it with an efficient campaign and steady assist contributions. His fantasy value will be affected where he will play next season. If he stays with the Timberwolves, he should continue to have a lower usage rate compared to his days with the Knicks. However, it would still be an appealing fantasy option with a high floor because it can make a contribution in several categories. If Randle should unsubscribe and sign with a team that has a clearer way to try more, his production could return to his summit, which we saw with the kinks.