Walt Frazier: Criticism of Julius Randle 'unfair'
Source: Twitter @NYPost_Berman
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CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBAKnicks’ Julius Randle denies rumored trade request: ‘That’s just not true bro, it’s just not true’
cbssports.com/nba/news/knick… – 12:25 AM Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Julius Randle emphatically denies he wants to leave the Knicks; acknowledges frustration with young son hearing the fans negativity nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 11:42 PM Ian Begley @IanBegley
In addition to firmly denying that he asked Knicks for a trade, Julius Randle reiterated multiple times tonight that he wants to be w/NYK long term, something he’s said several times in the past. When asked about playing amid scrutiny in New York, Randle said “I’m built for it.” – 10:42 PM Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Julius Randle says multiple times that he wants to be with the Knicks and denied report that he requested a trade: “Not true.” – 10:32 PM Ian Begley @IanBegley
Julius Randle asked about unconfirmed WFAN report that stated he asked management for a trade after Monday’s game vs. CHI: “That’s just not true bro, it’s just not true. It’s just as simple as that.” – 10:28 PM Fred Katz @FredKatz
Julius Randle on WFAN’s suggestion that he asked for a trade after Monday’s game: “It’s not true. It’s just not true. Simple as that. It’s just not true at all.” – 10:27 PM Fred Katz @FredKatz
Final: Hornets 125, Knicks 114.
Knicks fall to 34-43, 11th in the East. They have 12th-best lottery odds.
• Fournier 30 & 4
• Barrett 25-4-3
• Randle 21-5-7
• Bridges 31-6-3
• Ball 20-5-15
Knicks’ tragic number is now 2. – 9:58 PM Steve Popper @StevePopper
If the Knicks want to change the fan’s perception of Julius Randle they should let him operate the t-shirt mega cannons because the fans can’t resist those. – 9:34 PM James Plowright @British_Buzz
Excellent last few minutes for Charlotte, executing on both ends. Expect Randle/Fournier to come back in soon – 9:25 PM Fred Katz @FredKatz
Through three quarters, the Hornets lead the Knicks 91-83.
• Fournier 27 & 4
• Barrett 20-3-3
• Randle 17-4-6
• Bridges 17-3-2
• Oubre 19 pts – 9:20 PM Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
I see ya, Cody Martin. What a finish over Randle. pic.twitter.com/4zOTAT2Vxt – 9:08 PM Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
Julius Randle just almost died. pic.twitter.com/d4oebrI0f3 – 8:56 PM Fred Katz @FredKatz
Through one quarter, the Knicks lead the Hornets 31-29.
• Barrett 11 pts
• Randle 8 pmts
• Burks 0-4-3
• Bridges 11 pts
Knicks shooting 62 percent. Hornets shooting 57 percent. – 8:05 PM Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Walt Frazier mostly defending Julius Randle, saying criticism “unfair.” Points out only 2 other players averaging a 20, 10 and 5. But adds some flak he’s “brought upon himself.” – 8:05 PM Steve Popper @StevePopper
Frustration building for Knicks’ Randle — and Thibodeau doesn’t have an answer other than play hard newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 7:54 PM Steve Popper @StevePopper
Some boos for Randle in pregame introductions, cheers when he hits a 3 to cut deficit to 7-4. – 7:45 PM Steve Popper @StevePopper
Thibodeau on the report that Randle asked for a trade after Monday’s game: “Are you serious? Are you serious? C’mon. You know I’m not going to respond to something like that anyway. Let’s be real.” – 6:09 PM Steve Popper @StevePopper
Fournier is available tonight. And Randle and Robinson are starting again. – 6:06 PM Fred Katz @FredKatz
Tom Thibodeau on the WFAN “unconfirmed” report that Julius Randle asked for a trade following Monday’s game: “Are you serious? C’mon. You know I’m not gonna respond to something like that anyway, but let’s be real. C’mon.” – 5:55 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Rumor: Julius Randle angling for trade from Knicks nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/30/rum… – 5:29 PM Fred Katz @FredKatz
Many wondered it coming into the season and they haven’t stopped since.
Story here on the big Julius Randle question ($1/month subscription offer inside): https://t.co/fNrws81JW6 pic.twitter.com/cOHTafDukZ – 10:12 AM