The Minnesota Timberwolves have completed a three-team trade with the Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls. According to ESPN, Minnesota will send Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to the Nets. Brooklyn trades center Nic Claxton to the Bulls, while the Timberwolves receive the No. 33 pick in the draft.
The move represents a significant shift for Minnesota, which just a year after acquiring Randle in the trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks has decided to part ways with the power forward. Randle had re-signed with the Wolves in 2025 and remained a relevant piece in the rotation.
For Brooklyn, the trade brings in an All-Star caliber player and nets a first-round pick, while Chicago strengthens its interior with the acquisition of Claxton, one of the league's best shot-blockers in recent seasons.
Minnesota, meanwhile, prioritizes flexibility and slightly improves its draft position, moving from the No. 28 pick to No. 33 in a move that could also be related to future salary cap maneuvers.
Trade Details
Brooklyn Nets receive: Julius Randle + No. 28 pick in 2026 Draft.
Chicago Bulls receive: Nic Claxton.
Minnesota Timberwolves receive: No. 33 pick in 2026 Draft.