Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle was arguably the team’s best player this season, but as a restricted free agent in a year the front office has been rumored to want to chase stars like LeBron James and Paul George, his return is far from a guarantee.
Still, in potentially his final exit interview as a member of the Lakers, Randle made it clear he’d like to be back. “This is the place that drafted me, so obviously I have ties to this place and I love it here,” he said.
“It would be amazing to be here, and hopefully both sides can come to something.