Timberwolves trade Julius Randle to Nets in three-team deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 3:30 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves completed a three-team trade, sending Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets while the Chicago Bulls acquired Nic Claxton. This trade marks Randle's return to New York after being included in the deal that brought Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks. In the previous season, Randle recorded an average of 21.1 points and 6.7 rebounds in the regular season but struggled in the playoffs. Towns contributed significantly to the Knicks' championship run, solidifying the importance of the earlier trade. Minnesota received the No. 33 pick in this year's draft as part of the deal.
- •Julius Randle is traded from Timberwolves to Nets.
- •Knicks acquire Karl-Anthony Towns in previous trade.
- •Minnesota gains the No. 33 draft pick.
- •Randle averaged 21.1 points in the regular season.
- •Towns played key role in Knicks' championship success.
- 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — ’Beyond Confused,’ ’Big Statement’ — NBA World Reacts As Timberwolves Trade Julius Randle to Nets in Surprise 3-Team Deal
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves’ Julius Randle trade proves Knicks won Karl-Anthony Towns swap
"While everyone was waiting for the Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade to go down, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets, and Chicago Bulls surprised everyone with a deal of their own. The Timberwolves reportedly traded Julius Randle and the No.
"The first major trade this NBA offseason was announced by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. The Minnesota Timberwolves shipped Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade with the Chicago Bulls. The three-time All-Star’s return to New York…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 4:16 AM’Beyond Confused,’ ’Big Statement’ — NBA World Reacts As Timberwolves Trade Julius Randle to Nets in Surprise 3-Team Deal
While everyone was waiting for the Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade to go down, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets, and Chicago Bulls surprised everyone with a deal of their own. The Timberwolves reportedly traded Julius Randle and the No.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 3:30 AMTimberwolves’ Julius Randle trade proves Knicks won Karl-Anthony Towns swap
The first major trade this NBA offseason was announced by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. The Minnesota Timberwolves shipped Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade with the Chicago Bulls. The three-time All-Star’s return to New York…
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