Anthony Randolph found himself inserted into the Carmelo Anthony trade drama on Monday, becoming part of a trade that saw a plethora of players put in motion between three teams. Randolph is set to join teammate Eddy Curry in Minnesota as part of the mega-deal as the Knicks traded for Corey Brewer while building a package to secure Anthony.
Anthony Randolph Traded To Timberwolves, Adding Depth In Minnesota
In Minnesota, Randolph, a third-year power forward out of LSU, gets a fresh start and a chance to see more playing time after spending most of the year on the bench in New York. With the depth in the front-court, and Amare Stoudemire as the focal-point of the offense, there was little room for Randolph, making him expendable as the Knicks sold the farm to secure Anthony.
This season, Randolph has appeared in just 17 games for the Knicks, registering 2.1 points and 2.3 rebounds in 7.5 minutes per game. After averaging just over 11 points per game with the Golden State Warriors last season, the change of scenery didn’t do Randolph any good as he wasted away on the bench. Though the situation isn’t much better in Minnesota -- Kevin Love has a firm grip on the power forward spot -- Randolph may have a chance to prove himself, and at least earn an increase in minutes with the Timberwolves.
For more on the deal, check out our Carmelo Anthony trade StoryStream. To connect with Timberwolves fans, check out SB Nation’s Canis Hoopus.
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