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Timberwolves’ Julius Randle Trade Shows Harsh Reality Of Today’s NBA

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

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What happened The Wolves' decision to effectively salary-dump Julius Randle was a necessary evil brought about by the NBA's current collective bargaining agreement.
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Timberwolves’ Julius Randle Trade Shows Harsh Reality Of Today’s NBA

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

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