Nets acquire Julius Randle from Timberwolves in trade with Claxton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:15 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets acquired forward Julius Randle from the Minnesota Timberwolves along with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. To facilitate the deal, the Nets traded center Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls. Bleacher Report graded the trade as an A-, suggesting Randle could be a significant contributor alongside Michael Porter Jr. Randle's contract includes $69 million over the next two years, while Claxton's departure raises questions on how the Nets will adjust their center rotation.
- •Nets trade Nic Claxton to Bulls for draft position
- •Brooklyn reports A- grade from Bleacher Report for the trade
- •Randle has previously shown capability as a second-best offensive option
- •Nets look to fill the center role with Day'Ron Sharpe and others
- •Randle's contract runs for two more years, including a player option
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Nets receive A- grade for Julius Randle, Nic Claxton trade
"The Brooklyn Nets reportedly acquired forward Julius Randle from the Minnesota Timberwolves via trade and Bleacher Report gave Brooklyn an A- grade.
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