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NBA Draft preview: Wolves have no first-round picks following Randle trade
By Joseph Swanson at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
The Minnesota Timberwolves do not have a first-round draft pick ahead of Tuesday’s NBA Draft following Monday night’s three-team blockbuster trade that sent forward Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets.
Instead, the wolves traded the 28th pick and acquired the 33rd pick. Minnesota will make that...
Key takeaway Trading Randle opened up a $33 million trade exception for the Timberwolves, giving them room to re-sign Ayo Dosunmu and potentially target more players in free agency or through future trades.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The Timberwolves' lack of a first-round pick in this year's NBA Draft is a stark reminder of the team's recent asset management. Trading away four future first-round picks to acquire Rudy Gobert in 2022 has limited the team's opportunities to replenish its talent pool through the draft. While the acquisition of a $33 million trade exception and the re-signing of Ayo Dosunmu are positives, the team's ability to find value in the second round will be crucial. The selection of Mo Gueye, who will be waived, suggests the team is looking to clear roster space and create flexibility for future moves. As the team looks to build on its current core, the success of Wednesday's second-round pick will be closely watched by fans and could have a significant impact on the team's trajectory in the coming seasons.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Minnesota Timberwolves do not have a first-round draft pick ahead of Tuesday’s NBA Draft following Monday night’s three-team blockbuster trade that sent forward Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets.
Instead, the wolves traded the 28th pick and acquired the 33rd pick. Minnesota will make that...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 23, 2026 by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) and curated for The Minneapolis readers.
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