Julius Randle scores 33 in Nets debut, Brooklyn opens 0-3
The gist
Nets forward Julius Randle scored 33 points in his Brooklyn debut, a 110-103 loss to Charlotte.
Brooklyn is rebuilding around him after a 20-62 season.
How it unfolded
- 2024The Knicks traded Randle and guard Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota for Karl-Anthony Towns.
- 2025The Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals, losing in five games to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Jun 2026Brooklyn acquired Randle from Minnesota in a salary dump, sending Duke forward Isaiah Evans (No. 33 pick) back for Randle's $33.3 million salary and Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson (No. 28 pick).