MINNEAPOLIS -- Julius Randle said he was shocked when he learned last weekend that the New York Knicks traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Randle had become an All-Star in his five seasons with the Knicks, and although he missed New York's playoff run last season because of a shoulder injury, he was looking forward to giving it another shot this year.
But after a night's sleep, Randle woke up Saturday morning excited about his new opportunity in Minnesota. He said he was invigorated to join another championship contender and do what he could to help add to the existing Wolves core.