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Timberwolves Trade Julius Randle to Brooklyn
- On Monday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded three-time All-Star Julius Randle and the 28th pick to the Brooklyn Nets, acquiring the 33rd pick in a three-team deal that also sent center Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls.
- Minnesota offloaded Randle's $33.3 million salary to create cap space for retaining free agents Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland as the franchise seeks to improve its roster in the competitive Western Conference.
- Center Nic Claxton landed with the Chicago Bulls to bolster their thin frontcourt, while Brooklyn utilized available cap space to add the veteran forward to their ongoing rebuild effort.
- The trade created a $33 million exception for the Timberwolves, providing financial flexibility to acquire additional players or pursue roster upgrades during the offseason.
- With the NBA Draft beginning Tuesday night, Minnesota aims to secure depth and maintain Western Conference competitiveness after being ousted in the second round this year.
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A three-team trade has taken place in the NBA, involving the Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls, reports ESPN journalist Shams Charania.
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Report: Bulls acquiring Nic Claxton in three-team trade that sends Julius Randle to the Nets
*The video above is from The Sports Office, a daily, half-hour-long streaming show that airs on the WGN+ smart TV app Monday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. CST. CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Bulls are acquiring a rim protector and roller with less than 24 hours before the 2026 NBA draft commences. According to ESPN's [...]
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