Julius Randle’s wife Kendra discusses ‘shocking’ trade that sent NBA star to Timberwolves
Julius Randle became a fan favorite during his five-year run with the New York Knicks.
But his time in New York came to an abrupt end last week when the NBA veteran was included in a blockbuster trade.
A multi-team trade sent Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Minnesota Timberwolves for four-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony. Randle’s wife, Kendra, reacted to her husband’s dramatic move to the “City of Lakes.”
Julius Randle and Kendra Randle attend Julius Randle’s Haute Living Celebration with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars by Mr. Chow Nov. 10, 2022, New York City. (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Haute Living)
“When we heard Minnesota, it was very shocking,” he said in a video posted on his TikTok account. “Even though we are ready to go to New York. Living in a condo with two kids is very difficult.”
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Kendra also noted that a move to the Midwest or another part of the US was under consideration, citing the Randle family’s openness to a different lifestyle.
“It was a great experience, but we were already looking to get out of town,” he explained. “It was very difficult and stressful because my husband is from Texas, and I’m from Kentucky, and that’s not how we grew up.”
The trade gave the Timberwolves a top-13 protected first-round pick next year from the Knicks via the Detroit Pistons, ESPN reported. The Charlotte Hornets were also included in the trade, and received draft compensation because the franchise helped make the financial terms of the deal work.
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Julius Randle of the New York Knicks during Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs semifinals against the Miami Heat May 10, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
On Tuesday, Kendra reflected on her family’s time in New York.
“NEW YORK! Thank you for 5 amazing years,” Kendra wrote on Instagram. “He welcomed our family and made living in New York so much easier and so much fun. I’m so thankful Kyden grew up at @thegarden and we got to experience that as a family.
“Even though we’ve been crazy about our condo and ready for our next chapter as a family, I’m forever grateful for the 5 years we’ve been there. To my husband, you stepped in and changed the culture and brought victory back to NYC. .”
Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves talks with Julius Randle (30) of the New York Knicks after playing in the third quarter of the game at Target Center Nov. 7, 2022, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
The 2024-25 NBA season will mark Randle’s 11th in the league. The latest trade was the first time in the veteran forward’s career that he was included in a trade.
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Randle’s 2023-24 season ended early with a shoulder injury that required surgery.
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