Having to drop back in the draft to trade someone of Randle's caliber stings. It also opens up opportunities for younger players.

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…