Nets Acquire Rights to Joshua Jefferson in Draft Trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Joshua Jefferson with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and subsequently traded his rights to the Brooklyn Nets. The move, reported by Michael Scotto of USA Today, brings the prospect to Brooklyn as part of the team's draft-night strategy. Jefferson joins the Nets organization following his selection in the first round, providing the team with additional depth and talent.