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Giri Nathan

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 17: Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves interacts with Rudy Gobert #27 in the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center on November 17, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 120-117. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

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Rudy Gobert Found A New Guy To Annoy

Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks celebrates scoring against the Toronto Raptors during their game at Madison Square Garden on December 11, 2023 in New York City. User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Julius Randle’s Knicks Tenure Was Exhilarating And Infuriating

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Ray Ratto

Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves warms up prior to Game Five of the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center on May 30, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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The Knicks And Wolves Made The Confusing Trade We Expect From Them

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart look up during the Knicks' Game 7 loss to the Pacers

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For Once, The Knicks Can Avoid An Offseason Existential Crisis

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Patrick Redford

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 20: Jalen Brunson #11, RJ Barrett #9 and Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks celebrate a basket against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter of the game at Madison Square Garden on December 20, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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The Knicks Are Playing Modified Thibodeau Ball And Kicking Everyone’s Ass

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Knicks Heroically Overcome Selves In Season Opener

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The Knicks Look Like Crud

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The Knicks Got Good And Stayed Good

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Julius Randle Is Suddenly Dirk Nowitzki Or Some Shit

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Here Is A Delightful Surprise Message From Julius Randle’s Mom

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