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• Podcast Locked On NBA · Analysis · 4 h ago around the league

  Tony Eastmore said Indiana had enough defensive success against Michael Porter and Julius Randle to win.

  “GAME NIGHT: Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams Suffers GRUESOME Injury | Luka Doncic Goes OFF! | Concern For New Y” at 9:21 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nets · 3 points · 29 h ago
  • Down two with about 25 seconds left, Clowney inbounded the ball and the host says Randle was held by James Harden. The Nets challenged, but the refs ruled the play an unchallengeable inbound violation. at 3:31
  • Host's main takeaway: the Nets need more defense from their top two players, Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle. at 2:09
  • Through two games, MPJ and Randle are averaging 55 combined points on 38-of-69 shooting (55%) and 14-of-29 from three (48%). Combined, they have 14 assists and 14 turnovers. at 5:45

  “Brooklyn Nets' WILD Comeback vs. Cavs Falls Short | Where MPJ, Randle MUST Step Up + Mikel’s Odd Role” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Cavs host · Report · 30 h ago around the league

  Mario Hezonja hit a back-to-the-basket turnaround jumper and guarded Julius Randle pretty well.

  “CAVS POSTCAST: Cleveland Cavaliers Blow Lead but SURVIVE as Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen Deliver” at 16:47 · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Report · Oct 24 around the league

  Brooklyn ran bigger lineups than expected, with Noah Clowney mostly at the three alongside Julius Randle, Mo Wagner, Day'Ron Sharpe and Michael Porter Jr. Both hosts buy the Nets finishing top five in opponent turnover percentage, pointing to coach Jordi Fernandez's track record.

  “The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 1:34:21 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Mismatch host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  Randle took 18 shots. The host says Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle are absorbing shots that young players are not getting.

  “The Return of Loves and Loathes. Plus: A Historic Thursday Night.” at 52:41 · listen ↗

• Podcast Chris Finch (quoted), via Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Quote · Oct 23 around the league

  Coach Chris Finch's quote: 'we traded moodiness for giddiness'. Hosts read it as a shot at Julius Randle, not Naz Reid.

  “Luka Gets Called Out As Lakers Dominate + Who Made A Game 1 Statement?” at 32:32 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · 26 h ago name not confirmed around the league

  For the Nets, Michael Porter was balling and Julius Randle was pretty good. Egor Demin bombed away from three.

  “Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIGHTMARE Start? Golden State Warriors LOOK Helpless” at 28:07 · listen ↗

  also reported by Erik Slater, Locked On Nets

• Podcast Locked On Cavs · Analysis · Oct 24 around the league

  Slater says the Nets have more offensive punch than people credit, built on MPJ and Julius Randle as a legit one-two scoring punch. In the opener, things didn't look great outside those two.

  “Previewing the Cleveland Cavaliers Home Opener Against the Brooklyn Nets with Erik Slater” at 3:42 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nets · 12 points · Oct 23
  • Erik Slater: In last night's game (the season opener), Julius Randle had 33 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. at 2:25
  • Erik Slater: Slater says Randle shot efficiently from the field and from three and drove the Nets' offense for stretches. In Slater's view, no one other than MPJ was really contributing. at 2:29
  • Erik Slater: Slater's 'boldest prediction': Julius Randle can make the All-Star team this year. The biggest obstacle is that the Nets need to win games, since players on very bad teams usually don't make it. at 2:15
  • Erik Slater: Slater cites a stat: over the last six seasons, Randle is averaging 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists on 46% shooting from the field and 34% from three. at 3:03
  • Erik Slater: Slater says only four players over the last six seasons have averaged '28 and 5' on over 45% shooting: Randle, Jokic, Giannis and Luka Doncic. at 3:10
  • Erik Slater: Slater thinks Jordy will put Randle in positions both to score himself and to create for others. at 3:59
  • Lewis predicts Randle will have a career year or close to one. His reasoning: Jordi Fernandez squeezed career years out of Dennis, Cam Johnson and Michael Porter Jr. name not confirmed at 4:15
  • Lewis predicts Randle will lead the team in assists. He calls Randle durable, expects him to play a lot of games and minutes, and says he is a productive passer. at 4:42
  • Lewis's view: Randle's poor conference-semifinal performance is a 'first world problem' for a Nets team that won't reach that round; Randle can raise their regular-season floor. at 6:14
  • Lewis predicts Randle will be on the roster longer than Michael Porter Jr. He concedes this partly contradicts his 30-win prediction. at 6:52
  • Erik Slater: Slater expects Mikel Brown Jr. to get a fair amount of on-ball opportunity. His reasons: Egor Demin is still limited on the ball, and MPJ and Randle aren't natural ball handlers or initiators. at 15:13
  • Turnovers were the biggest concern with Mikel Brown Jr. Wild passes have been fleeting so far after being frequent at Louisville. Examples: a behind-the-back pass to Randle for a three, and one wild airborne pass that went into the second row. at 16:26

  “BOLD Brooklyn Nets Predictions: Julius Randle An All-Star? An MPJ Trade? Mikel Brown Jr.'s Outlook?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nets · 3 points · Oct 23
  • Nets players; Julius Randle (reported): After the game, Nets players told reporters that 'gang rebounding' was a theme: they need more players helping on the boards. The host said Julius Randle described rebounding as mostly about how badly you want the ball (the host hedged this with 'I think'). at 4:55
  • Erik Slater: The host called defense his number-one worry. His reasons: no rim protection, a young Brown/Demin backcourt, and forwards Porter and Randle who aren't known for defense. at 23:19
  • Erik Slater: The host framed the season's push and pull: give the young guards the ball to develop, or lean on Porter and Randle, whom he describes as not long-term pieces but who give the team a better chance to win now. at 25:23

  “ANALYST: How CONCERNING Was Brooklyn Nets' Seaon-Opening STINKER? Are Team's Issues Fixable?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  Brendan Haywood said that in past years Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert clogged the paint when Edwards isolated. Now Jaden McDaniels plays the 4 and spaces the floor, Gobert stays under the basket, and Jonathan Kuminga can be subbed out for another shooter.

  “Luka's Snowtime Lakers COOK GSW, Ant-Man & Lamelo WENT CRAZY vs MIA & AD Goes VINTAGE In D.C.! Part 1” at 49:54 · listen ↗

  also reported by Hardwood Knocks host

• Podcast The Herd with Colin Cowherd host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  Minnesota moved off Julius Randle and got LaMelo. The host says the team had become too plodding and slow with Rudy Gobert and Randle.

  “THE HERD – HOUR 1 – LeBron and Lakers both won the divorce I Caleb Williams vs Drake Maye” at 42:48 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nets · 5 points · Oct 22
  • Randle and Porter Jr. combined for 59 points. The host said, hedged with 'I think', that the rest of the team shot about 15-of-41. at 6:29
  • Randle and Porter Jr. combined to shoot 21-of-39, including 8-of-16 from three. at 31:14
  • Randle finished with 33 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 turnovers, a couple of them at the end of the game. He shot 11-of-18 from the field, 3-of-5 from three and 8-of-11 from the line. at 31:43
  • Adam's opinion: Randle's late turnovers came because he was 'gassed' after carrying a heavy load in the first game. at 32:50
  • Mikel Brown Jr highlights: an and-one layup off a pick-and-roll for his first bucket, a downhill attempt at a poster dunk, and a wraparound assist to Randle. The host also said he got sped up at times, with a bad turnover and questionable shots. at 26:18

  “LETDOWN: Brooklyn Nets Are OUTWORKED By Charlotte Hornets In Season-Opening LOSS | What Went WRONG?” · listen ↗

• X Ian Begley (@IanBegley) · Report · Oct 21

  Egor Dëmin, Keon Ellis, Michael Porter Jr., Julius Randle and Day’Ron Sharpe will start for Nets in season-opener against Hornets

  original post ↗

• Podcast Jared Dubin (reported), via The Athletic NBA Daily · Relayed report · Oct 21 around the league

  A stat from Jared Dubin: in the two seasons after the Randle trade, at least two of Gobert, Reid and Randle were on the floor for 89.7% of Minnesota's minutes when all three were healthy. The host said two of those three are now gone but did not name which two.

  “BIG NBA Questions: Slam N Jam LIVE!” at 15:18 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Wolves roster/role (per Law): Ayo Dosunmu is one of the best bench guards, and LaMelo is now on the team. Kuminga, more wing than big, is the power forward in place of Julius Randle. at 51:01
  • Law (inferred): the Timberwolves' makeup has changed. LaMelo Ball is now on the team and makes his Wolves debut in Miami. Jonathan Kuminga is the power forward in place of Julius Randle, and the player heard as Ayo Dosunmu comes off the bench. name not confirmed at 51:01

  “What we learned from a chaotic NBA Opening Night” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nets · 3 points · Oct 21
  • According to the host, this year's front line is Michael Porter Jr., Julius Randle and Day'Ron Sharpe. Clowney is another 6'10 forward off the bench. at 4:16
  • Because Randle is starting at power forward, the host says Clowney will play fewer minutes. at 8:58
  • Randle and Michael Porter Jr are the starters at the two forward spots. Clowney has played both forward spots last season and this preseason. name not confirmed at 15:35

  “PROVE IT: Brooklyn Nets Choose Not To EXTEND Noah Clowney Before Deadline | How Can He Earn New Deal?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nets · 2 points · Oct 20
  • Erik Slater: The host says the current starting backcourt is Keon Ellis and Egor Demin. Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle are the two forwards in the starting unit, and the center spot lacks rim protection. No center is named. at 8:34
  • Erik Slater: Host analysis: alongside Demin, Brown will probably play more on the ball, though Randle will use a lot of possessions. Nolan Traore, who is better with the ball in his hands, Brown will probably play more off the ball. The host thinks that experience could help him. at 15:22

  “INTEL: Brooklyn Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. To Come Off Bench While On Minutes Limit | When Will Rookie Start?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · Oct 19 around the league

  Minnesota's frontcourt lost Naz Reid and Julius Randle, so Davis questions who plays power forward.

  “BUY OR SELL NBA PREVIEW | Is the East WIDE OPEN | Who Can ACTUALLY Win the West?” at 7:01 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Opinion · Oct 19 name not confirmed around the league

  A host Matt feels Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. are playing for their next team rather than Brooklyn. He says he could be completely wrong.

  “Ranking ALL 30 NBA Teams! Our Official 2026-27 Tier List” at 7:33 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nets · 3 points · Oct 19
  • Host's concern: the Nets lack high-end point-of-attack defenders. He names young guards Mikel Brown Jr and Egor Demin, and offense-first forwards Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle. at 2:53
  • Host says the roster has a lot of size and length that supports an aggressive, turnover-forcing defense. He cites guards Mikel Brown Jr, Keon Ellis and Nolan Traore, and forwards Egor Demin, MPJ, Randle, Josh Minott, Clowney and Chaney Johnson. at 8:16
  • Roster context from the host: the Nets made seven first-round picks over the last two drafts (five last year, two this year) and brought in veterans Julius Randle, Keon Ellis and Wagner. at 27:22

  “Can Brooklyn Nets SURVIVE Season With Current Center Rotation? Will They Bring In Another Big Man?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nets · 4 points · Oct 18
  • Erik Slater: Slater says the Nets' deals Moritz Wagner leave them with no guaranteed money past the 2027-28 season. at 5:58
  • Erik Slater: Slater's All-Star pick for the Nets is Julius Randle. He expects Randle to have the ball in his hands a lot, with shooters around him: MPJ, Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. at 24:01
  • Erik Slater: Slater recalls, with a hedge, that Randle averaged about 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists on 48% shooting last year. at 24:22
  • Jordi Fernandez (reported): Slater thinks Randle's playmaking numbers could rise a lot. He says Jordi Fernandez has already talked about this with Randle. Fernandez's exact words are not given. at 24:38

  “Can Michael Porter Jr. CONVINCE Brooklyn Nets To Give Him LONG-TERM Contract? Realistic Trade Returns?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nets · 2 points · Oct 17
  • Host says he is open to interesting small-ball lineups with Julius Randle at center. at 16:16
  • Host frames this as an evaluation season. Goals: young players such as Noah Clowney and Josh Minott show strides, and the Nets figure out what to do with Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. at 27:09

  “INSIDER: Have Brooklyn Nets SOLIDIFIED Future Guard Rotation? Egor Demin, Mikel Brown Jr.'s Upside?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Erik Slater, Locked On Nets · Analysis · Oct 15

  The host says the roster lacks the personnel for this scheme. Effort and back-end rotations are not the strength of Randle or Michael Porter Jr., and the team lacks rim protectors.

  “ELECTRIC: Mikel Brown Jr. DAZZLES During Brooklyn Nets Debut | How Rookie Is Already Showing Growth” at 21:42 · listen ↗

• X Erik Slater (@ErikSlater_) · Report · Oct 14

  Mikel Brown Jr. will come off the bench during his Nets debut while on a minutes restriction. Jordi Fernandez is rolling with the same starters: Egor Demin Keon Ellis Michael Porter Jr. Julius Randle Day'Ron Sharpe

  original post ↗

• Podcast Ben Golliver (ESPN) (reported), via Locked On Wolves · Relayed report · Oct 14 around the league

  An ESPN article by Ben Golliver on every team's biggest roster hole names frontcourt depth for the Timberwolves. It cites the rotation spots left by Julius Randle and Naz Reid. The host says he can't disagree.

  “Minnesota Timberwolves Roster Preview: Deep Bench Questions | Can Cody Williams Level Up?” at 23:43 · listen ↗

• X Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) · Report · Oct 13

  Noah Clowney making case for #Nets minutes despite losing starting job to Julius Randle

  original post ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nets · 3 points · Oct 13
  • Host's defensive concerns: Randle and Michael Porter Jr are not known for their defense, and Day'Ron Sharpe and Moritz Wagner are both non-rim-protecting centers. name not confirmed at 15:53
  • The host sees Julius Randle as a possible offensive engine in the regular season, with floor spacers around him such as Michael Porter Jr, Egor Demin and possibly Brown Jr. name not confirmed at 5:45
  • The host thinks the closing lineup matters more than who starts. His open question is whether Brown Jr. and Egor Demin close games alongside MPJ and Randle, and whether that group can raise its defensive intensity. at 17:07

  “BREAKING: Mikel Brown Jr. To Make Brooklyn Nets Debut In Preseason Finale | What Should Fans Expect?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Analysis · Oct 13

  Host says Julius Randle has stepped in and taken a much heavier share of the ball-handling duties, adding downhill juice.

  “UPGRADES: Brooklyn Nets' Offense DOMINATES Wizards As Julius Randle + Michael Porter Jr. Duo SHINES” at 2:49 · listen ↗

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