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Julius Randle wanted — and needed — this trade to rebuilding Nets

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Lewis, B. (2026, October 13). Julius Randle wanted — and needed — this trade to rebuilding Nets. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/12/sports/julius-randle-wanted-and-needed-this-trade-to-nets/

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Julius Randle expressed his happiness about being traded to the Brooklyn Nets despite joining a rebuilding team rather than a contender. He emphasized that feeling valued by an organization is important and noted that both he and the Nets want this partnership. In an interview before a game in Washington, Randle acknowledged the business aspect of trades but highlighted the significance of mutual appreciation between player and team.

Written by AI on 2026-10-13, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Julius Randle, a 30-something All-Star player, expressed his happiness about being traded from the Knicks to the rebuilding Nets, stating he values being in a place where he is appreciated. Randle told The Post before Monday's game in Washington that while trades are part of business, it feels incredible to be wanted and valued by an organization. The trade signifies mutual need between Randle and the Nets as they look to build for the future together.

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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.

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🔮 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.

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🔮 “I wouldn’t say pressure. …

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🔮 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.

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🔮 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.

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🔮 It will be enough to buoy his confidence.

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🔮 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.

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🔮 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.

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🔮 And Julius Randle might be the Nets’ best playmaker in the regular season, too, as he’s poised for a career year.

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🔮 “Maybe ask the performance team about his weight and how much bigger his biceps is.

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Some find it hard to understand how a 30-something All-Star would be happy being shipped from a contender to a rebuilding loser. asserted

Star → find → loser

That’s because they don’t understand how much Julius Randle just wants to be somewhere he’s wanted. asserted

he → ’ → ?

And make no mistake, Randle and the Nets want — and need — each other. asserted

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It’s incredible, man,” Randle told The Post before Monday’s game in Washington. asserted

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“Everybody knows it’s a business and things happen. asserted

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But when you’re somewhere where you’re really wanted, and you have that validation with an organization really appreciating you and what you bring to the table, it’s an incredible feeling. asserted

it → ’re → table

Julius Randle wanted — and needed — this trade to rebuilding Nets

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