Video: Julius Randle’s Wife Kendra Talks ‘Shocking’ Trade from Knicks to T-Wolves

Following the completion of the trade between the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to New York in exchange for a package that included Julius Randle, Randle’s wife Kendra posted a video on TikTok discussing her reaction to the trade.

“When we heard Minnesota, it was pretty shocking,” she said. “Although we were so ready to leave New York, living in a condo with two kids is so hard.”

The trade between the Knicks and Timberwolves was first reported last Friday, less than a week before training camp. The deal was reportedly finalized on Tuesday, with the Charlotte Hornets being added to complete the trade.

Kendra went on to clarify that the Randle family was already considering moving out of New York City for a lifestyle change.

“It was a great experience but we were already looking to move outside of the city,” she explained. “It was just getting so hard and overwhelming for us because my husband’s from Texas and I’m from Kentucky, and that’s just not how we grew up.”

Kendra praised Minnesota as “beautiful” and added that they’re “really excited for a new switchup, a new chapter for our family.” However, she admitted that it was difficult to explain to their seven-year-old son that he had to leave his school and friends.

Randle is entering his 11th season in the NBA and had never been traded in his career. He spent the last five seasons with the Knicks and will be playing the 2024-25 campaign on the final year of his contract.

After being limited to 46 games last season due to shoulder surgery, Randle will be looking to bounce back and make a statement in his first year in Minnesota.