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Knicks Julius Randle signs 4-year, $117 million extension

By Leighton Schneider, ABC News Aug 5, 2021 | 10:56 AM


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(NEW YORK) — New York Knicks forward Julius Randle has agreed to a four-year, $117 million contract extension, his agents told ESPN. 

The extension includes a player option in 2025-2026, according to ESPN. 

Randle was named the NBA’s most improved player and a second-team All-NBA selection after averaging 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists last season. 

He led the Knicks to the playoffs for the first time since 2013. As the fourth seed, the Knicks lost to fifth the fifth-seeded Hawks 4-1. 

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