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sports-nba21 hours ago•5 min saved

LaMelo Ball Traded to Minnesota in Blockbuster Four-Team NBA Deal

In a four-team blockbuster, the Minnesota Timberwolves land LaMelo Ball (along with Josh Green and Isaiah Evans’s draft rights), Brooklyn nets Julius Randle and Joshua Jefferson’s rights, while the Chicago Bulls acquire Nic Claxton and the Charlotte Hornets receive Naz Reid, Mouhamadou Gueye, Matteo Spagnolo’s draft rights and a large bundle of future picks and pick swaps. The trade also creates the NBA’s largest trade‑exception (~$40.77 million) for Ball’s outgoing salary, with all sides confirming the deal after salary‑matching adjustments and a July 9 finalization following Gueye’s trade restriction. Nets GM Sean Marks publicly praised the move as part of retooling Brooklyn’s roster.

via Hoops Rumors|

#draft-rights #four-team-trade #julius-randle

sports9 days ago•5 min saved

Leonard Returns to Raptors, Forcing a Faster Toronto Rebuild

Kawhi Leonard returns to the Raptors on a two-year, about $125 million extension, accelerating Toronto’s rebuild around Scottie Barnes; Landry Shamet cements his Knicks fit after a standout year; Nets trade Nic Claxton for Julius Randle and sign Moritz Wagner, reshaping the frontcourt; Danny Wolf is bulking up to seize a bigger role; James Nnaji will play college basketball at George Mason in 2026/27 despite Knicks' draft rights.

via HoopsRumors.com|

#julius-randle #kawhi-leonard #landry-shamet

2026-free-agency16 days ago•44 min saved

Giannis-to-Miami triggers frontcourt shakeup as 2026 offseason opens

The 2026 NBA offseason opens with a blockbuster frame: the Miami Heat land Giannis Antetokounmpo (and Bobby Portis) in a swap with Milwaukee, while Minnesota’s Julius Randle heads to Brooklyn in a three-team trade. The piece then analyzes four immediate implications: Miami’s need for shooting around the new star; Milwaukee’s youth-forward rebuild with Jaquez Jr., Jakučionis, Kel’el Ware and Nate Ament; Detroit trading Isaiah Stewart to free cap space and reposition for perimeter scoring; and the Lakers preserving their free-throw edge after re-signing Austin Reaves, signaling more moves to come.

via NBA.com|

#2026-free-agency #giannis-antetokounmpo #isaiah-stewart

sports17 days ago•6 min saved

Nets Draft Night: Rumors, Targets, and Potential Big Moves

Brooklyn heads into draft night with picks No. 6, 28, and 43 after the Julius Randle trade, weighing whether to stay put or move up/down, with Nate Ament and Mikel Brown Jr. viewed as the likely No. 6 pick by many mocks; a reported interest in Trey Murphy adds a potential upgrade target, and Brooklyn could again be a facilitator for broader draft-week trades — including possible Giannis-related moves — thanks to cap space.

via NetsDaily|

#brooklyn-nets #julius-randle #nba-draft

sports17 days ago•22 min saved

Wolves trade Julius Randle to unlock cap space for a youth-driven rebuild

Minnesota shipped Julius Randle to Brooklyn to shed his $33 million salary, create space under the first apron, and land a $33.3 million trade exception, all while aligning with a plan to build around Ant Edwards, Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels. The move paves the way for a major addition in Ayo Dosunmu (five-year, $112 million) and gives the Wolves room to pursue free agents, with Mo Gueye likely waived. In short, the Randle trade is framed as addition by subtraction that accelerates the youth-led core and future roster flexibility.

via MinnPost|

#ayo-dosunmu #julius-randle #nba

sports18 days ago•1 min saved

Randle to Nets in 3-team deal; Bulls land Claxton

In a three-team trade, Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick move from Minnesota to Brooklyn, with the Chicago Bulls acquiring Nic Claxton and Minnesota receiving the No. 33 pick. Randle averaged 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5 assists last season; Claxton averaged 11.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks. Minnesota used the deal to re-sign Ayo Dosunmu and create a $33.3 million trade exception.

via theScore|

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sports18 days ago•36 min saved

Julius Randle Joins Nets in Three-Team Swap Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft

In a three‑team deal, Julius Randle is traded from Minnesota to the Brooklyn Nets, with Minnesota receiving the No. 33 pick and Brooklyn landing the No. 28 pick. The move is framed as a salary-driven swap to clear cap space and help Brooklyn retain other talents, while Minnesota attaches a first‑round pick to sweeten the deal and improve its asset haul. Randle, 31, a three‑time All-Star, is set to earn roughly $70 million over the next two seasons as he joins Brooklyn.

via On3|

#brooklyn-nets #julius-randle #minnesota-timberwolves

sports18 days ago•2 min saved

Randle Lands with Nets in Three‑Team Swap, McDaniels and Randle’s Wife React

In a three‑team deal among the Bulls, Timberwolves and Nets, Julius Randle is traded from Minnesota to Brooklyn for the 33rd pick this year (the Wolves sent out the 28th pick), with cap savings funding Ayo Dosunmu’s five‑year, $112 million contract; Jaden McDaniels learned of the move on vacation, and Randle’s wife Kendra celebrated his return to New York after five Knicks seasons. Randle averaged 20.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game in 148 starts over the past two seasons with Minnesota.

via Bleacher Report|

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sports18 days ago•8 min saved

Three-Team Julius Randle Trade Recasts Wolves, Nets, Bulls

A three-team deal sends Julius Randle from Minnesota to Brooklyn, with the Timberwolves receiving the No. 33 pick and creating a $33.3 million traded-player exception to gain cap flexibility; the Bulls land Nic Claxton. Brooklyn gets a proven scorer to help rebound, while Minnesota clears payroll and eyes a realigned supporting cast around Naz Reid. The trade grades are Wolves C+* (asterisk for the pending use of the TPE), Nets B, Bulls B+.

via CBS Sports|

#brooklyn-nets #chicago-bulls #julius-randle

sports18 days ago•21 min saved

Three-Team Deal Nets Claxton to Bulls, Randle to Nets, Gueye to Wolves

In a three‑team trade, the Minnesota Timberwolves send Julius Randle and the 28th pick to the Brooklyn Nets for the 33rd pick, while Chicago acquires Nic Claxton from Brooklyn using cap space; Mouhamadou Gueye moves from Chicago to Minnesota to complete the deal. The move creates a massive traded‑player exception and extra cap room for Minnesota (aiding a potential re‑signing of Ayo Dosunmu) as Brooklyn reshapes its frontcourt and Chicago bolsters its center position.

via Hoops Rumors|

#brooklyn-nets #julius-randle #minnesota-timberwolves

nba19 days ago•27 min saved

Randle traded to Nets in three-team draft eve deal

The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick to the Brooklyn Nets in a three‑team deal that also involves the Chicago Bulls; Brooklyn sends Nic Claxton to Chicago and receives Minnesota’s No. 33 pick. The move creates a $33 million trade exception for Minnesota and gives them cap flexibility to re-sign Ayo Dosunmu and pursue other free agents, while Randle moves to his fifth team and averaged 21.1 points this season.

via NBA.com|

#brooklyn-nets #chicago-bulls #julius-randle

sports19 days ago•3 min saved

Timberwolves Trade Julius Randle to Nets, Dump Salary for 28th Pick

The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets for the 28th pick, shedding his salary to create cap space for a potential pursuit of unrestricted free agent Ayo Dosunmu. Minnesota also lands the 33rd pick and signals a roster reshuffle that could elevate Naz Reid into a larger role, while Randle’s fit and defensive inconsistencies in recent months helped justify the move.

via Canis Hoopus|

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sports19 days ago•5 min saved

Randle swapped to Nets in three‑team deal as Wolves land 33rd pick and Bulls add Claxton

In a three‑team swap, Minnesota sends Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick to Brooklyn in exchange for the No. 33 pick, while Chicago lands Nic Claxton. Minnesota clears about $33 million in cap space to re-sign Ayo Dosunmu and pursue a mid‑level veteran; Randle could be a rental due to a $35.8 million player option next year. The trade also elevates Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid into bigger roles for Minnesota and reshapes frontcourt assets for Brooklyn and Chicago.

via The New York Times|

#brooklyn-nets #julius-randle #minnesota-timberwolves

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Towns’ Playmaking Breakthrough, Mitchell’s Elevation, and a Postseason Fallout

Karl-Anthony Towns emerged as a playoff-ready playmaking hub for the Knicks, posting a high assist rate and a postseason-high 10 assists in the Hawks series; Ajay Mitchell boosted OKC with 22.5 points and 6 assists per game, easing questions about secondary creation; San Antonio Spurs fans enjoyed the Wembanyama era alongside Dylan Harper’s breakout; Rui Hachimura set a historic postseason shooting pace and becomes a prime free-agent target; off the court, Daryl Morey was fired by the Sixers, and Julius Randle’s efficiency slump against the Spurs capped a disappointing run.

via Bleacher Report|

#ajay-mitchell #daryl-morey #julius-randle

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Edwards Concedes Wolves Were Outmatched as Offseason Talk Heats Up

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards acknowledged San Antonio outplayed Minnesota in Game 6, saying the team failed to build championship habits in the regular season; the piece notes three straight lopsided elimination losses and fuels offseason chatter about roster changes, including a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo pursuit. Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert struggled throughout the series, while Bones Hyland hopes to re-sign with Minnesota.

via Hoops Rumors|

#anthony-edwards #giannis-antetokounmpo #julius-randle