Reports: Julius Randle traded to Nets on eve of draft
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Key Points:
- The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal involving the Chicago Bulls.
- The Timberwolves will receive the No. 33 pick in the 2026 draft, while the Bulls will acquire Nic Claxton from the Nets.
- This trade creates a $33 million trade exception for Minnesota, providing salary cap flexibility to re-sign Ayo Dosunmu and pursue other free agents.
- Julius Randle, a three-time All-Star, is moving to his fifth NBA team after averaging 21.1 points last season but struggling in the playoffs with low shooting percentages.
- Nic Claxton, who has spent his entire seven-year NBA career with Brooklyn, averaged 11.7 points last season and will join the Bulls.
