NBA Rumors: 3 Players that are likely to leave the New Orleans Pelicans this summer

#1 Julius Randle

Julius Randle enjoyed a breakout year during the 18/19 season

Julius Randle signed with the Pelicans last summer after being renounced by the Los Angeles Lakers. Randle joined on a two-year, $18 million deal, although he has a player option for the upcoming 19-20 season.

This leaves the 24-year-old's future in New Orleans in doubt, and John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 is reporting that Randle and the Phoenix Suns are interested in joining forces this summer:

Have heard that Free Agent Power Forward Julius Randle has interest in the Phoenix Suns. And I fully expect the Suns to consider him as well.

Over the course of the 18-19 season, Randle made 73 appearances, averaging 21.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. It is believed that the Pelicans remain hopeful of keeping Randle on board for next season, although the big may be swayed by the chance to join the Suns' promising young core.