Randle addresses what the team needs going forward amid their losing streak.
The Minnesota Timberwolves started 2026 looking like the team that reached back-to-back Western Conference Finals, going 6-1 and sitting comfortably in the top half of the standings.
But things have changed quickly, and Minnesota is now dealing with its longest losing streak in more than three years after falling 111-85 to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.
Randle Stresses the Need for Connectivity
After the blowout loss, Randle was direct about what needs to happen for the Timberwolves to turn things around.
"We've gotta get back to being connected," Randle said.
His mindset is simple but it speaks to the bigger issues Minnesota has faced during this skid.
The Timberwolves (27-19) have now dropped five straight games and find themselves in seventh place in the Western Conference, which would put them in the Play-In Tournament if the season ended today.
The Warriors (26-21) are now just 1.5 games behind Minnesota for that spot, and the gap between the Wolves and the playoff picture keeps shrinking.
Randle has been productive this season, averaging 22.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game, but Sunday's loss saw him struggle along with fellow forward Jaden McDaniels.
The duo combined to shoot just 4-for-19 from the floor as the Timberwolves posted their lowest score in more than four years.
Edwards Can't Do It Alone
Anthony Edwards did his part on Sunday, putting up 32 points and 11 rebounds in the loss, but the supporting cast around him went cold at the wrong time.
Edwards has been on a tear lately, scoring at least 20 points in 18 straight games while averaging 29.6 points per game this season, but even his best efforts haven't been enough during the skid.
The Timberwolves entered 2026 with championship hopes, with center Rudy Gobert calling them "a championship team" after a blowout win over the Heat earlier this month.
That confidence has taken a hit now that Minnesota has lost to teams they should have beaten, including the Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls in recent contests.
What Comes Next
The Timberwolves have 11 games left before the All-Star break, and they won't have more than one day of rest between games during that stretch.
Many of those matchups are winnable, but the team can't afford to keep looking ahead when games are slipping away.
Head coach Chris Finch and the players know that the path forward starts with effort and focus.
Whether that means making a move before the February 5th trade deadline or simply getting back to basics, the message from Randle is as clear as day. Minnesota has to reconnect as a group if they want to save their season.
The Timberwolves face the Warriors again Monday night in the second game of their back-to-back, with tip-off set for 9:30 p.m. EST.