and Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant also being considered as finalists, Sports Illustrated reports.
Randle was the first Knicks player to win the NBA Most Improved Award since its inception in 1985, with Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. 7 overall pick enjoyed a career season averaging 24.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 6.0 assists and a 41.1% from 3-point range during his second year in New York. Randle had a breakout season in 2020-21, leading the Knicks to their first playoff appearance since 2013, while earning his first career All-Star appearance, as well as being named to the All-NBA Second Team and winning the NBA Most Improved Player award.
The new agreement includes a player option for the 2025-26 season, the final year of the deal. The New York Knicks and Julius Randle have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract extension.ĮSPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports the All-Star forward agreed to a new four-year, $117 million deal, which elevated his previous contract's total value to five years and $140 million, his agents, Aaron Mintz and Steve Heumann of CAA Sports, confirmed.
