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How the Nets are empowering Julius Randle to orchestrate the offense

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Lewis, B. (2026, October 20). How the Nets are empowering Julius Randle to orchestrate the offense. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/sports/how-nets-are-empowering-julius-randle-to-orchestrate-the-offense/

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Julius Randle, acquired by the Brooklyn Nets in the offseason through a salary trade, is leading the team in assists during preseason despite the franchise's focus on drafting and developing pure point guards. The article highlights Randle's versatility as an offensive initiator, noting his involvement in various plays such as dribble handoffs, screens, and cuts. Randle expresses excitement about the diverse role he has been given by the Nets, indicating that while he is still adapting to the new system, once fully comfortable, it will enhance his playmaking abilities significantly.

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The Brooklyn Nets have given Julius Randle increased responsibility in orchestrating their offense during the preseason, despite having selected three pure point guards with first-round picks over the past two years. Despite his age—nearly 32 and acquired through a salary dump last summer—Randle has led the team in assists this preseason. He expresses excitement about his expanded role, stating he is using all of his skills on the court, from dribble handoffs to back screens, and anticipates becoming more comfortable as the season progresses. This change positions Randle as potentially the Nets' best playmaker for the regular season.

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32 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction

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

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · How the Nets are empowering Julius Randle to orchestrate the offense

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

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Egor Demin’s added muscle is already showing in way he’s playing for Nets

🔮 “It might take a couple games to click — maybe more than a couple of games — but you should be able to figure it out.

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Nets don’t offer Noah Clowney rookie extension as he embraces prove-it season in new role

🔮 The sweet-shooting small forward led Brooklyn in scoring last season, and could again.

2026-10-17 · assertive framing · Three bold predictions for the Nets’ 2026-2027 NBA season: One star will be dealt away

🔮 Brown will still be on a minutes restriction for Wednesday’s season opener against visiting Charlotte.

2026-10-17 · assertive framing · Mikel Brown Jr. unlikely to start despite ‘impressive’ preseason showing

🔮 But sieve-like defense is a worry that could undercut any hope of a surprise season.

2026-10-17 · assertive framing · Nets still have defensive woes to address despite positive preseason

🔮 Finally getting Brown on the court — even if it’s off the bench and on a minutes restriction — will mean the world to the Nets.

2026-10-15 · assertive framing · Nets’ top 2026 draft pick Mikel Brown Jr. makes long-awaited NBA debut after ankle injury

🔮 Brooklyn isn’t expected to give him one, meaning Clowney would become a restricted free agent next summer.

2026-10-14 · assertive framing · Noah Clowney making case for Nets minutes despite losing job to Julius Randle

🔮 Some find it hard to understand how a 30-something All-Star would be happy being shipped from a contender to a rebuilding loser.

2026-10-13 · assertive framing · Julius Randle wanted — and needed — this trade to rebuilding Nets

🔮 “I couldn’t ask for a better leader and a better vet right there, or a grown-up — because obviously he’s not old.

2026-10-09 · assertive framing · Julius Randle leads by example in Nets’ preseason win over 76ers

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The Nets have spent three first-round picks on pure point guards over the past two years and a couple more on backcourt mates. asserted

Nets → spend → mates

But a nearly 32-year-old bullyball forward they acquired in a summer salary dump led them in assists this preseason. asserted

they → acquire → assists

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

he → poise → year

“I’m really excited,” Randle told the Post. asserted

Randle → ’m → Post

“This is probably the most diverse I’ve been used in an offense as far as just using all my skills, not just posting up or whatever. asserted

I → use → skills

It’s just like playing all over the floor: DHOs [dribble handoffs], screens, cutting, back screens, using me to initiate offense. asserted

It → ’ → offense

There’s many different ways coaches use me. asserted

coaches → ’ → me

“…I’m still getting the rhythm of it, understanding the timing of things, like what I’m looking for, angles, all the different types of stuff. asserted

I → get → stuff

But I’m getting more and more comfortable with it every single day. asserted

I → get → it

And I’m excited. asserted

I → ’m → ?

Once I really get the hang of it, it’s going to be a lot of fun.” asserted

it → get → fun

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