There was a lot of concern and questioning about Julius Randle when he came to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the summer. How could he replace a powerhouse like Karl-Anthony Towns, the fans asked. While Randle isn’t the same sort of player as Towns and there are still worries about him,

Julius Randle was always going to arrive in the Twin Cities with a target on his back. He was the primary trade piece in the blockbuster deal sending Minnesota Timberwolves franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks.

Is Julius Randle the key to the Timberwolves' playoff run? Analyzing his impact since returning from injury. Read the full breakdown!

Julius Randle is proving to be the Timberwolves’ X-factor, with the Wolves finding success when he plays, showcasing his impact.

Julius Randle has become the most versatile player on the Minnesota Timberwolves, which has made them a dangerous matchup for any team in the league.

The Minnesota Timberwolves kicked off a five-game winning streak when they beat the Dallas Mavericks on the road on Jan. 22. That was also when Timberwolves coach Chris Finch and Julius Randle had a talk about Randle's fit on the team.

Julius Randle returned to the Timberwolves’ lineup on Sunday in Phoenix after missing Minnesota’s last month of action.

Those injuries have been the latest problem for Minnesota in a disappointing follow-up to last year's trip to the Western Conference finals. The Timberwolves went 5-8 with Randle sidelined and are now 33-29 and hold the No. 8 seed in the West following Sunday's win.