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What Julius Randle can mean to the Nets’ next stage — and why that may not be for long

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Lewis, B. (2026, September 15). What Julius Randle can mean to the Nets’ next stage — and why that may not be for long. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/15/sports/what-julius-randle-can-bring-to-the-nets-and-why-that-may-not-be-for-long/

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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.

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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 2026-11-01, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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🔮 And though Brown ended up in star-studded Philadelphia (with LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey), he could’ve landed in Brooklyn.

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🔮 But neither could match Tatum, who poured in a game-high 40 points, eight assists, five rebounds and a career-high 18 (on 22 attempts) from the free-throw line.

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🔮 “I wouldn’t say pressure. …

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🔮 With the Nets dragging a winless 0-3 record into TD Garden, seeing Brown potentially play alongside Dëmin would give fans something to look forward to.

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🔮 But had Durant not been sold on becoming Brooklyn’s franchise player, sources told The Post that they would have invested in a still up-and-coming Randle.

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🔮 It will be enough to buoy his confidence.

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🔮 Rookie Mikel Brown Jr. — the centerpiece of the Nets rebuild — is set to make his anticipated NBA debut in Wednesday’s season opener against the visiting Hornets.

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🔮 After two tanking seasons, almost 120 losses and one hand tied behind his back by his own organization, Jordi Fernández will finally get to do his job.

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🔮 And Julius Randle might be the Nets’ best playmaker in the regular season, too, as he’s poised for a career year.

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🔮 “Maybe ask the performance team about his weight and how much bigger his biceps is.

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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. asserted

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. asserted

he → rebuild → room

Even if Randle insists he doesn’t spend that much time wondering about it himself. asserted

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. asserted

Randle → mean → Center

“I don’t really put my attention or energy on things that aren’t in my control or focus. asserted

that → put → control

I really just focus on things that are under my control. asserted

that → focus → control

That’s just who I am as a person, you know?” asserted

you → ’ → person

What Julius Randle can mean to the Nets’ next stage — and why that may not be for long

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