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NBA·ANALYSIS·July 21, 2026 06:20 PM ET

Julius Randle settles into Brooklyn Nets roster following pre-draft trade

Brooklyn parted with longest-tenured center Nic Claxton

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 211 min read
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What happened: The Brooklyn Nets acquired two-time All-Star Julius Randle and the No. 28 overall pick, Joshua Jefferson, in a pre-draft trade. The franchise sent out center Nic Claxton and the No. 33 overall selection to complete the deal.

Why it matters: The transaction reshapes the Brooklyn roster, ending Claxton's run as the longest-tenured player on the team. Randle joins a core that includes Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr., following a move that drew scrutiny for its draft-pick return.

What to watch: Brooklyn integrates Randle and the incoming draft class as the offseason progresses.

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