The Brooklyn Nets landed former All-Star forward Julius Randle on Monday night in a three-team trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Chicago Bulls, just one day before the NBA Draft.
Reports from multiple media outlets indicate that Minnesota sent Randle along with the 28th overall draft pick to Brooklyn in exchange for the 33rd overall selection.
As part of the deal, the Nets shipped center Nic Claxton to Chicago, while the Bulls sent forward Mouhamadou Gueye to Minnesota. The Timberwolves are reportedly planning to waive Gueye after the transaction is complete.
Randle, who is 31 years old, is set to earn $33.3 million during the upcoming season. He also holds a player option worth $35.8 million for the 2027-28 campaign.
The three-time All-Star put up 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game last season. Over his 12-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers from 2014-15 through 2017-18, the New Orleans Pelicans in 2018-19, the New York Knicks from 2019-20 through 2023-24, and Minnesota from 2024-25 through 2025-26, he has posted career averages of 19.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. Randle was also honored as the NBA’s Most Improved Player during the 2020-21 season.
Claxton, 27, has spent his entire seven-season NBA career with Brooklyn. Last season he appeared in 69 games, starting 68 of them, and averaged 11.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. His career averages stand at 10.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. He is under contract for $23.3 million in 2026-27 and $21.1 million in 2027-28.
Gueye, also 27, made his NBA debut during the 2023-24 season with the Toronto Raptors, coming off the bench in 11 games. He appeared in two reserve games for Chicago last season. Across his NBA career, he has averaged 3.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in 12.7 minutes per game.
