Julius Randle
#30PF · Minnesota Timberwolves
All-NBA 3rd Team '23MIP '21All-NBA 2nd Team '21
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Height
6'9"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
31
College
Kentucky
Experience
11 yrs
Wingspan
7'0.0"
Reach
8'9.5"
Hand Size
8.75" × 8.25"
B-
A-
A-
A-
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The Verdict on Julius, in One Read
On the field, Julius Randle grades out as an excellent PF for Minnesota Timberwolves (A- Impact). That places him 8th of 84 graded power forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it good value (B-), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is very positive (A- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 11+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 789 | 21.1 | 6.7 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 48.1% | 33.2% | 75.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 79 | 21.1 | 6.7 | 5.0 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB+LongevityLong CareerRecentB+
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 79 | 21.1 | 6.7 | 5.0 | 48.1% | B+ B+ |
| 2024-25 | | 69 | 18.7 | 7.1 | 4.7 | 48.5% | B B |
| 2023-24 |  | 46 | 24.0 | 9.2 | 5.0 | 47.2% | B+ B+ |
| 2022-23 | | 77 | 25.1 | 10.0 | 4.1 | 46.0% | B+ B+ |
| 2021-22 | | 72 | 20.1 | 9.9 | 5.1 | 41.1% | B+ B+ |
| 2020-21 | | 71 | 24.1 | 10.2 | 6.0 | 45.6% | A- A- |
| 2019-20 | | 64 | 19.5 | 9.7 | 3.1 | 46.0% | B B |
| 2018-19 |  | 73 | 21.4 | 8.7 | 3.1 | 52.4% | B+ B+ |
| 2017-18 |  | 82 | 16.1 | 8.0 | 2.6 | 55.8% | B B |
| 2016-17 | | 74 | 13.2 | 8.6 | 3.6 | 48.7% | B- B- |
| 2015-16 | | 81 | 11.3 | 10.2 | 1.8 | 42.9% | C+ C+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/16 | vs SAS | L 109-139 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-8 | 0-2 | -34 |
| Wed, 5/13 | @ SAS | L 97-126 | 36 | 17 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$100.0M
Guaranteed
$64.2M
AAV
$30.9M/yr
Guaranteed %64%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B-
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Julius Randle's contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves grades as a B- CVI — the team is getting good return on this investment relative to other power forwards around the league. Julius's production is solid — comfortably above the league-average power forward threshold. His $30.9M average annual value ranks as high-end money for the power forward market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid output at a reasonable price point represents good asset management. At 31, Julius is on the back end of his prime — the contract value depends on how well he maintains production as age-related decline typically accelerates. The 3-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Performance Analysis
A-
#8 of 84 Power Forwards
FCA+
Julius Randle is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A- Performance grade. Among NBA power forwards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists through 789 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Julius's strongest area is PPG at 21.1, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is FG% at 48.1 (power forward median: 46.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Julius ranks 8th. Julius is a cornerstone of the Minnesota Timberwolves' roster and is performing at a level that warrants his place among the league's best.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Julius's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Julius Compares at the Position
Julius Randle ranks 8th of 84 graded power forwards by performance. That slots Julius between Giannis Antetokounmpo (A-) just ahead and Miles Bridges (B+) just behind.
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Graded lower
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About this player
Julius Randle is a veteran in his 11th NBA season listed at PF for the Minnesota Timberwolves. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Julius Randle, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B-, Performance A-, Sentiment A-.
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