Julius Randle to Brooklyn In 3-Team Trade, Nets Move Up In Draft Order | Schein Time

Here's how USA TODAY predicts the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft will play out for the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.

The Brooklyn Nets have developed their teams through a number of strategies over the decades, and their front office has put together considerable success through the NBA draft. Many of the franchise's best players have joined the Nets either by being selected directly in the annual draft or through trades made on that day.

Minnesota reportedly deals star forward Julius Randle to the Nets as part of a 3-team swap on 2026 NBA Draft eve.

Nate Ament and Karim Lopez are among the prospects the Nets could target if they trade up from No. 28 in Tuesday's NBA Draft.

Two Eastern Conference NBA teams making a big trade actually helped the Los Angeles Lakers offseason plans without being involved.

Brooklyn Nets draft picks tracker 2026: Live results, grades, updates, list of selections and trades originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Brooklyn Nets had one of the craziest first rounds ever last year, when they made five first-round picks.