# Brooklyn Nets roster changes and player acquisitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brooklyn-nets-roster-changes-and-player-acquisitions
> Updated: 2026-08-25T14:49:05.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Brooklyn Nets have undergone roster changes during the offseason aimed at returning to the postseason. The team added veteran forward Julius Randle, guard Keon Ellis, and rookie Mikel Brown Jr., while losing Nic Claxton and Ziaire Williams.

Details regarding Randle’s arrival clarify that he joined the Nets via a salary dump transaction from the Minnesota Timberwolves, a move that allowed Minnesota to acquire LaMelo Ball. Randle, a former All-Star with the New York Knicks, joins a roster that also includes Michael Porter Jr. and Egor Demin.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Julius Randle joins Brooklyn Nets after tenure with Knicks and Timberwolves

Julius Randle has joined the Brooklyn Nets, returning to New York after his previous five-season tenure with the Knicks and a brief period with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/julius-randle-joins-brooklyn-nets-after-tenure-with-knicks-and-timberwolves

### 2026-08-04: Brooklyn Nets target a stronger season with offseason signings and All‑Star ambitions

Brooklyn Nets added Julius Randle, Keon Ellis and rookie Mikel Brown Jr., lost Nic Claxton, and aim for a playoff return and All‑Star spots for Michael Porter Jr. and Randle.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brooklyn-nets-target-a-stronger-season-with-offseason-signings-and-allstar-ambitions

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