Timberwolves trade Julius Randle for LaMelo Ball in four-team deal
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Last updated Jul 11, 2026
On July 11, 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves finalized a major four-team trade, sending Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets and acquiring point guard LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. This trade marks a significant change for the Timberwolves, coming off a conference finals appearance. Minnesota aims to bolster its backcourt around Anthony Edwards, while shedding salary with Randle's departure. Ball, once the face of the Hornets franchise, now joins the Timberwolves as they look for new dynamics in the 2026-27 season. The franchise also parted ways with Naz Reid as part of the deal.
- •Timberwolves acquire LaMelo Ball, sending Julius Randle to Nets.
- •Minnesota looks to create a strong backcourt with Ball and Anthony Edwards.
- •Trade also involves Naz Reid moving away from the Timberwolves.
- •The deal aims to reshape the team's dynamics for the upcoming season.
- •Four-team trade includes Chicago and Brooklyn as additional partners.
- 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves Officially Bid Farewell to 3x All-Star After Blockbuster 4-Team Trade
"The Minnesota Timberwolves took a big swing earlier this offseason. With Anthony Edwards still young but quickly approaching his prime, the franchise perhaps felt now was the time to make a big change. So it did. The Wolves waved goodbye to Julius Randle and said hello to blossoming star point guard LaMelo Ball. Both players were […] The post Timberwolves Officially Bid Farewell to 3x All-Star After Blockbuster 4-Team Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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