Timberwolves trade Julius Randle to Nets before NBA draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:04 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves traded forward Julius Randle and the No. 28 draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets for the No. 33 pick in a three-team deal on June 22, 2026. This move is seen as a salary dump to alleviate financial pressure stemming from the team's hefty payroll, as the Timberwolves aim to retain Ayo Dosunmu. By trading Randle, who averaged 21.1 points and 6.7 rebounds last season, Minnesota frees up needed capital to navigate future contract obligations. The team now focuses on rebuilding after its recent playoff exit against the San Antonio Spurs.
- •Timberwolves clear salary cap space after trading Randle.
- •Randle averaged 21.1 points and 6.7 rebounds last season.
- •The trade allows Minnesota to secure Ayo Dosunmu’s return.
- •Timberwolves were likely to cross financial aprons without the move.
- •Minnesota moves down five spots in the draft.
- 5:04 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves’ Julius Randle Trade Shows Harsh Reality Of Today’s NBA
"The Wolves' decision to effectively salary-dump Julius Randle was a necessary evil brought about by the NBA's current collective bargaining agreement.
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