What happened: The Brooklyn Nets posted a welcome message confirming forward Julius Randle as a member of the team. The confirmation follows the three-team trade agreed on the eve of the NBA Draft that sent Randle to Brooklyn.

Why it matters: Randle becomes a headline addition to a Nets roster reshaping itself for the 2026-27 season. His arrival gives Brooklyn an established scorer and rebounder as the front office continues to build around the trade return.

What to watch: Randle is expected to begin workouts and media availability with the Nets as the team finalizes its roster ahead of the 2026-27 season.