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NBA Draft preview: Wolves have no first-round picks following Randle trade
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Joseph Swanson , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Timberwolves now hold the 33rd pick, which they acquired in the trade, having given up the 28th pick.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are preparing for the NBA Draft, which takes place on Tuesday. A recent trade has impacted their position in the draft. The team no longer holds a first-round draft pick due to a three-team trade involving Julius Randle.
Randle was sent to the Brooklyn Nets as part of the deal. The Timberwolves now hold the 33rd pick, which they acquired in the trade, having given up the 28th pick. For more information on the trade and its implications, readers can refer to the full report from KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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