Julius Randle has only been in Minnesota for six months, but the veteran forward already sounds like he’s found a long-term home.
During a recent interview with the team’s YouTube channel, the 30-year-old made it clear he’s open to extending his stay with the Timberwolves beyond this season.
“Yeah, I would love to,” Randle said when asked if he could see himself in Minnesota for the foreseeable future, via HoopsHype.
The former All-NBA forward praised every level of the organization, from the coaching staff to ownership.
“Top to bottom, the organization has been amazing,” he said. “I love playing with these guys on this team.”
Randle, who was acquired from New York in an October trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks, also emphasized how well his family has adjusted.
“The city—my family’s adjusting really well,” he said. “We love the neighborhood we live in. We love our house.”
He added that his children are embracing Minnesota life, even the winter weather.
“My kids are loving Minnesota—and the cold, somewhat—but the snow days, going out there, being able to sled and all that different type of stuff.”
From a basketball standpoint, Randle has carved out a consistent role with a Timberwolves team currently tied for seventh in the Western Conference at 46–32.
In 32.2 minutes per game, Randle is averaging 18.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.7 assists.
He’s provided a reliable interior scoring presence while complementing Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert in Minnesota’s frontcourt rotation.
“I love playing here. I love playing for coach,” he said, referring to head coach Chris Finch. “Tim, all those guys have been amazing.”
Randle also mentioned the support he’s received from team ownership, including minority owner Alex Rodriguez.
“A-Rod—the support they’ve shown has been amazing as well,” he said. “So, you know, I love it here.”
Asked when he began feeling settled, Randle said the adjustment came quickly despite the challenges.
“Pretty fast, to be honest,” he noted. “Home is where my family is, regardless.”
Randle acknowledged that the cold weather required the biggest adaptation, calling it the only part of the move that didn’t come easily.
He credited his wife with helping ease the off-court transition for their family.
“She tries to eliminate as much off-the-court responsibilities and all that stuff the best that she can, so I can just focus on basketball,” Randle said.
Balancing fatherhood has been another challenge, especially with his oldest child adjusting to a new school and lifestyle.
“My oldest—he had all his friends in school that he was growing up with,” Randle said. “Now he’s adjusting to a whole different life.”
Despite the changes, Randle expressed gratitude for how smoothly things have gone behind the scenes.
“Honestly, my wife made it really easy for him,” he added.
Randle holds a player option worth $30.9 million for the 2025–26 season, giving him flexibility to remain in Minnesota or test free agency.
For now, the Timberwolves are focused on playoff positioning as they battle through a logjam in the middle of the Western Conference standings.
Minnesota is tied with the Clippers, Warriors, and Grizzlies at 46–32, with four games remaining on the regular season schedule.
