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Julius Randle leads by example in Nets’ preseason win over 76ers

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Lewis, B. (2026, October 9). Julius Randle leads by example in Nets’ preseason win over 76ers. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/09/sports/julius-randle-leads-by-example-in-nets-preseason-win-over-76ers/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-09 · by Brian Lewis

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In the Brooklyn Nets' preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Julius Randle exemplified leadership and effort by diving for loose balls and playing full-court defense despite his veteran status. Head coach Jordi Fernández praised Randle's contributions, noting his team-high 14 points, six rebounds, two steals, and two assists in 21 minutes of play. The article highlights the positive impact of such defensive plays on team energy and momentum, while also discussing the health statuses of sidelined players like Michael Porter Jr.
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On Thursday night, the Nets defeated the 76ers 114-108 in their preseason game, highlighting the leadership of veteran player Julius Randle. Randle's effort was exemplified by his aggressive play, including diving for a loose ball and pressing full court despite being a three-time All-Star who has played in multiple playoff appearances. This came after he was traded from the Timberwolves to the Nets as part of their rebuilding efforts. Head coach Jordi Fernández praised Randle’s attitude and leadership, noting that such actions are essential for team success and can be contagious among teammates.

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Brian Lewis
41 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 And though Brown ended up in star-studded Philadelphia (with LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey), he could’ve landed in Brooklyn.
🔮 But neither could match Tatum, who poured in a game-high 40 points, eight assists, five rebounds and a career-high 18 (on 22 attempts) from the free-throw line.
🔮 “I wouldn’t say pressure. …
🔮 With the Nets dragging a winless 0-3 record into TD Garden, seeing Brown potentially play alongside Dëmin would give fans something to look forward to.
🔮 But had Durant not been sold on becoming Brooklyn’s franchise player, sources told The Post that they would have invested in a still up-and-coming Randle.
🔮 It will be enough to buoy his confidence.
🔮 Rookie Mikel Brown Jr. — the centerpiece of the Nets rebuild — is set to make his anticipated NBA debut in Wednesday’s season opener against the visiting Hornets.
🔮 After two tanking seasons, almost 120 losses and one hand tied behind his back by his own organization, Jordi Fernández will finally get to do his job.
🔮 And Julius Randle might be the Nets’ best playmaker in the regular season, too, as he’s poised for a career year.
🔮 “Maybe ask the performance team about his weight and how much bigger his biceps is.
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Minnesota Nets Philadelphia Timberwolves Washington

Subjects

Fernández PERSON · 4× Nets ORG · 3× Johnson PERSON · 2× Randle PERSON · 2× Jordi Fernández PERSON · 1× Julius Randle PERSON · 1× Michael Porter Jr. PERSON · 1× Minnesota GPE · 1× Philadelphia ORG · 1× Timberwolves ORG · 1×

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And there was no clearer example than one picture worth a thousand words in Thursday night’s 114-108 win over Philadelphia, with Julius Randle hustling and pressing and diving on the floor for a loose ball.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-09
🔮 “I couldn’t ask for a better leader and a better vet right there, or a grown-up — because obviously he’s not old.
2026-10-09 · New York Post
Julius Randle leads by example in Nets’ preseason win over 76ers · assertive framing

Claims (30 extracted, 1 hedged)

Jordi Fernández has constantly preached that he wants his Nets to play hard and disrupt defensively. asserted
Nets → preach → ?
It’s only preseason, but so far he has gotten just that. asserted
he → ’ → that
And there was no clearer example than one picture worth a thousand words in Thursday night’s 114-108 win over Philadelphia, with Julius Randle hustling and pressing and diving on the floor for a loose ball. asserted
Randle → be → ball
That’s a soon-to-be 32-year-old veteran whose attitude was questioned in Minnesota. asserted
attitude → ’ → Minnesota
“I mean, you said it, three-time All-Star, has been in the playoffs multiple times, and he’s coming here and the first one to dive on the floor and to pick up full court,” Fernández said. asserted
Fernández → mean → court
“I couldn’t ask for a better leader and a better vet right there, or a grown-up — because obviously he’s not old. asserted
he → ask → leader
He’s a very young player. asserted
He → ’ → ?
“Very happy because we need that and that’s contagious. asserted
that → need → that
Those to me [are] what we call winning plays, right? asserted
we → call → what
You dive for a ball, you get it, and then we score. asserted
we → dive → it
So that picks up the momentum and the energy in the building. asserted
that → pick → building
So very, very happy with that play And there [were] other plays where we tried to do the same thing.” asserted
we → try → thing
Randle finished with a team-high 14 points and a team-high-tying six rebounds, along with two steals and two assists in 21:37. asserted
Randle → finish → 21:37
The power forward said that he and Fernández have discussed his playing some small-ball center in five-out schemes. asserted
his → say → schemes
It’s unclear if any will play Monday in Washington. uncertain
any → ’ → Washington
“I don’t know,” Fernández said. asserted
Fernández → know → ?
“We’ll see how they feel. asserted
they → see → ?
Mikel is doing a great job, getting close to get back. asserted
Mikel → do → job
So we’ll assess them. asserted
we → assess → them
We have a day off [Friday], see how they feel coming back and making those decisions. asserted
they → have → decisions
But we’re happy with where everybody is right now health-wise.” asserted
everybody → ’re → ?
The Nets have signed guard Dion Brown. asserted
Nets → sign → Brown
Mo Wagner started in place of Sharpe. asserted
Wagner → start → Sharpe
He said he’s still getting used to Brookyn’s defense, but he notched a game-high four steals. asserted
he → say → steals
Chaney Johnson added two more steals, along with a couple of blocks. asserted
Johnson → add → blocks
“I take a lot of pride in my defense. asserted
I → take → defense
That’s my calling card,” Johnson told The Post. asserted
Johnson → ’ → Post
Johnson, on a two-way contract, played a lot of center Thursday at just 6-foot-8. asserted
Johnson → play → foot-8
“Yeah, his versatility, multi-positional, really strong, can guard multiple positions,” Fernández said. asserted
Fernández → guard → positions
“He can play on both sides of the floor [and] played multiple positions.” asserted
He → play → positions
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