Julius Randle and Brooklyn Nets open 2026-27 season against Charlotte Hornets on Oct. 21

July addition makes his official debut in number 30.

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Familiar Faces ➡️ New Places: Julius Randle, Brooklyn Nets Randle and the @BrooklynNets open their season when they hos Via @NBAPR on X

What happened: Brooklyn confirmed the veteran forward's arrival in July and featured him across October's preseason slate ahead of the regular-season schedule.

Why it matters: Wednesday's home matchup marks Randle's first official regular-season game with the franchise following training camp.

What to watch: League-wide NBA Tip-Off coverage begins Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock, and ESPN before Charlotte visits Brooklyn on Wednesday.

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