LoPo
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Interesting read about Julius Randle and where he might go. The other three teams are fluff, but the information about the Pelicans is interesting. https://hoopshype.com/2019/04/17/julius-randle-free-agent-destinations-pelicans-suns-nets-mavericks/
“In the summertime, I’ll weigh the pros and cons of everything and what works best,” Randle said. “Honestly, it’s been great for me here. I’m loving it, I’m enjoying every second of it. My family’s happy here. It’s been a good situation. When we get to the summertime we’ll see what happens, but for now, I’m just enjoying the moment. I realize anything can happen in this business, but I’m enjoying it so far.”
Also, according to those who cover the Pelicans, the feeling is anything but one-sided:
“Perhaps Davis’ departure will open up the opportunity Randle has been looking for. It would make a ton of sense for the Pelicans to bring him back at the right price, and sources have told The Athletic there has been mutual interest expressed on both sides for a new deal this summer.”
Randle won’t solely help fill the void Davis is going to leave behind once he’s dealt, but he’s the type of player you want on your team when establishing the culture of your next playoff contender, as he possesses a strong team-first attitude while being a consistent bucket-getter in his own right.
If I had to guess, the Pelicans will keep Jrue and overpay a little to keep Randle. Those are two of the guys in my top 10 of most desirable summer 2019 targets.
“In the summertime, I’ll weigh the pros and cons of everything and what works best,” Randle said. “Honestly, it’s been great for me here. I’m loving it, I’m enjoying every second of it. My family’s happy here. It’s been a good situation. When we get to the summertime we’ll see what happens, but for now, I’m just enjoying the moment. I realize anything can happen in this business, but I’m enjoying it so far.”
Also, according to those who cover the Pelicans, the feeling is anything but one-sided:
“Perhaps Davis’ departure will open up the opportunity Randle has been looking for. It would make a ton of sense for the Pelicans to bring him back at the right price, and sources have told The Athletic there has been mutual interest expressed on both sides for a new deal this summer.”
Randle won’t solely help fill the void Davis is going to leave behind once he’s dealt, but he’s the type of player you want on your team when establishing the culture of your next playoff contender, as he possesses a strong team-first attitude while being a consistent bucket-getter in his own right.
If I had to guess, the Pelicans will keep Jrue and overpay a little to keep Randle. Those are two of the guys in my top 10 of most desirable summer 2019 targets.
