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Timberwolves Trade Randle for Draft Capital
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- Jun 23, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
The Minnesota Timberwolves just pulled off a shocking pre-draft move, trading Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for a second-round pick — and giving up their own first-round selection to shed Randle’s hefty contract. With the league on hold for Bucks-Giannis drama, Timberwolves GM Tim Connelly apparently decided to act fast to clear cap space. Randle, who helped them reach the conference finals in 2025, now leaves behind a steep price tag that feels like a step back — especially with Karl-Anthony Towns’ recent moves. Fans are stunned, but with the draft hours away, this could be just the first domino in a bigger, smarter plan — or a costly misstep. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c5d493353395c197