The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading forward Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a reported three-team deal involving the Chicago Bulls. Multiple outlets report the agreement is tied to upcoming NBA Draft selections, with Minnesota sending the No. 28 pick in Tuesday’s draft to Brooklyn. In return, Minnesota is reported to receive the Nets’ No. 33 pick, expected to be made in Wednesday night’s second round. The deal also includes Chicago, which is reported to receive Nets center Nic Claxton.
Reporting is attributed in part to an Associated Press source and a person familiar with the terms, who spoke on condition of anonymity because required league office approvals are not yet complete. One source also notes Randle’s production during his two seasons with Minnesota, citing an average of 20.0 points, and adds that he shot 39 percent during the 2026 playoffs.
As described by the outlets, the transaction centers on player movement and draft-pick swaps across the three teams, pending final league approval.
