When the Minnesota Timberwolves dealt Julius Randle and the 28th overall pick in tonight’s draft in a deal involving the Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls, many thought it was an attempt to make a run at Milwaukee Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo in an attempt to pair him with the Timberwolves’ own star,

Minnesota Timberwolves star Jaden McDaniels was taken aback when told that teammate Julius Randle had been traded to the Nets.

The Pelicans have been linked to Grizzlies guard Ja Morant in recent days, but it doesn’t sound like there’s much to those rumors. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, New Orleans is not interested in pursuing a trade for Morant despite recent speculation.

Grading the Julius Randle trade for the Wolves, Nets, and Bulls.

Several headline names who once donned Wildcat Blue and White were part of massive NBA blockbusters on Monday night.