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How the Nets are empowering Julius Randle to orchestrate the offense

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Lewis, B. (2026, October 20). How the Nets are empowering Julius Randle to orchestrate the offense. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/sports/how-nets-are-empowering-julius-randle-to-orchestrate-the-offense/

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Julius Randle, acquired by the Brooklyn Nets in the offseason through a salary trade, is leading the team in assists during preseason despite the franchise's focus on drafting and developing pure point guards. The article highlights Randle's versatility as an offensive initiator, noting his involvement in various plays such as dribble handoffs, screens, and cuts. Randle expresses excitement about the diverse role he has been given by the Nets, indicating that while he is still adapting to the new system, once fully comfortable, it will enhance his playmaking abilities significantly.

Written by AI on 2026-10-20, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The Brooklyn Nets have given Julius Randle increased responsibility in orchestrating their offense during the preseason, despite having selected three pure point guards with first-round picks over the past two years. Despite his age—nearly 32 and acquired through a salary dump last summer—Randle has led the team in assists this preseason. He expresses excitement about his expanded role, stating he is using all of his skills on the court, from dribble handoffs to back screens, and anticipates becoming more comfortable as the season progresses. This change positions Randle as potentially the Nets' best playmaker for the regular season.

Written for “Julius Randle's Role With The Nets” on 2026-11-03, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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44 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction

🔮 Julius Randle, who made three All-Star games in his five years playing for the Knicks, will face his old team for the first time as a Net.

2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Nets visit Knicks with fresh memories of terrible 2025-26 blowouts

🔮 I think we started and we fought in that first quarter, but then we couldn’t sustain anything, very similar to the last game against Detroit.

2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Nets get revenge on short-handed Pacers for first win of season

🔮 The Nets have glaring personnel issues that may limit their defensive ceiling, but they’ve underachieved offensively due to a lack of chemistry and cohesion.

2026-11-01 · assertive framing · It’s time for Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. to be the leaders the Nets need

🔮 And though Brown ended up in star-studded Philadelphia (with LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey), he could’ve landed in Brooklyn.

2026-10-28 · assertive framing · Nets’ Egor Demin forced to exit with right leg contusion

🔮 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.

2026-10-28 · assertive framing · Nets lose OT crusher to Celtics as rookie’s mistake opens door for Jayson Tatum buzzer-beater

🔮 “I wouldn’t say pressure. …

2026-10-28 · assertive framing · Egor Demin has a clear goal in his quest for Nets consistency

🔮 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.

2026-10-26 · assertive framing · Why Egor Dëmin, Mikel Brown Jr. have barely seen the floor together for Nets

🔮 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.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · The last time Nets made run for Julius Randle before this season

🔮 It will be enough to buoy his confidence.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · Nets put up fight but fall short in high-scoring loss to Cavaliers

🔮 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.

2026-10-21 · assertive framing · First-round pick Mikel Brown Jr. looking to help Nets prove critics wrong

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The Nets have spent three first-round picks on pure point guards over the past two years and a couple more on backcourt mates. asserted

Nets → spend → mates

But a nearly 32-year-old bullyball forward they acquired in a summer salary dump led them in assists this preseason. asserted

they → acquire → assists

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

he → poise → year

“I’m really excited,” Randle told the Post. asserted

Randle → ’m → Post

“This is probably the most diverse I’ve been used in an offense as far as just using all my skills, not just posting up or whatever. asserted

I → use → skills

It’s just like playing all over the floor: DHOs [dribble handoffs], screens, cutting, back screens, using me to initiate offense. asserted

It → ’ → offense

There’s many different ways coaches use me. asserted

coaches → ’ → me

“…I’m still getting the rhythm of it, understanding the timing of things, like what I’m looking for, angles, all the different types of stuff. asserted

I → get → stuff

But I’m getting more and more comfortable with it every single day. asserted

I → get → it

And I’m excited. asserted

I → ’m → ?

Once I really get the hang of it, it’s going to be a lot of fun.” asserted

it → get → fun

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