Timberwolves predicted to trade $100 million three-time All-Star after disastrous postseason

“When the Timberwolves traded for him, they hoped he'd be a viable second option next to (Anthony) Edwards. However, Randle hasn't proven he can be that against the best teams, and his success is very much matchup dependent.”

“Randle's play in the Spurs series was disastrous on all fronts. He took poor shots, failed to handle the Spurs' physicality, and didn't make the right reads as a playmaker when he was doubled. Without a doubt, Randle's inability to provide secondary creation alongside Edwards was a key reason why the Wolves lost.”

Randle’s decision-making is becoming problematic in Minnesota. There are far too many instances displaying tunnel vision in face-up situations, and he either gets stripped in the lane or makes an errant pass out to a teammate on the perimeter (he had an inexcusable six-turnover outing against the Spurs in Game 4).

Combine that with Randle's miserable three-point shooting, and Minnesota has every reason to work overtime to find a trade partner for the former New York Knicks star. Randle averaged 17.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 3.1 turnovers per game in the playoffs, shooting 40.2% from the field and 25.6% from beyond the arc.

In short, the Kentucky product’s shortcomings are preventing Minnesota from reaching its full potential, likely leading the franchise to pull the plug on the Randle experiment after two seasons.

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