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Julius Randle, the only All-Star on the Brooklyn Nets roster and their best player, is approaching his next contract decision while being 32 years old on a young rebuilding team. The article questions how long he will remain with the team given his ability to become an unrestricted free agent next offseason. Despite these uncertainties, Randle maintains that he focuses solely on what he can control and does not speculate about his future beyond this mindset.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-16,
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Story summary
The New York Post discusses Julius Randle's role and future with the Brooklyn Nets during their rebuilding phase. At age 32, Randle is currently the team's best player and only All-Star but faces uncertainty due to his eligibility for unrestricted free agency next offseason. Despite this, Randle maintains he focuses on what he can control rather than speculating about his future with the team.
Written for “Julius Randle Nets Trade Rumors” on 2026-09-17,
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Michael Porter Jr. has dominated much of the Nets’ offseason attention, for not just his scoring punch but his contract status and the possibility he becomes a trade asset.
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he → dominate → punch
And as a soon-to-be 32-year-old on a young, rebuilding team — and a player that can choose to hit unrestricted free agency next offseason — it’s fair to wonder just how long he’ll be on the roster or in that locker room.
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he → rebuild → room
Even if Randle insists he doesn’t spend that much time wondering about it himself.
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he → insist → it
“I mean, I just focus on the main thing,” Randle said while hosting a clinic over the weekend at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center.
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Randle → mean → Center
“I don’t really put my attention or energy on things that aren’t in my control or focus.
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that → put → control
I really just focus on things that are under my control.
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that → focus → control
That’s just who I am as a person, you know?”
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you → ’ → person
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