Many have blamed Julius Randle for the Minnesota Timberwolves' struggles this season. While he certainly hasn't helped, it's unfair to attribute all of their problems to him. He's not blameless, so his name is mentioned in trade scenarios.

Even when the Timberwolves look like they're figuring it out with seven wins in 10 games, they revealed themselves as an unserious basketball team when they trailed the Warriors 34-12 after one quarter Wednesday night and wound up losing 116-115. It was the latest speed bump in a season full of inconsistencies.

The NBA trade deadline is less than two weeks away and the Timberwolves face a massive decision: Keep Julius Randle or deal him. Why it matters: The clock will soon start ticking on the prime years of 23-year-old Anthony Edwards,

According to NBA insider Evan Sidery, who contributes to Forbes and is followed on X the likes of Brian Windhorst, Sam Amico and local Wolves analyst/reporter Dane Moore, there's a belief around the league that Minnesota will try to trade Randle before the Feb.