The Timberwolves need another ball-handler, and they now have the perfect trade exception to acquire one from the Pelicans.

The Wolves' decision to effectively salary-dump Julius Randle was a necessary evil brought about by the NBA's current collective bargaining agreement.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with…