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The Hornets and Suns have agreed to a trade, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that Charlotte is sending forward Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to Phoenix for swingman Grayson Allen, forward Royce O’Neale and a 2033 first-rounder. The 2029 first-round pick headed to Phoenix […]
The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly parting ways with one of the most prolific scorers in franchise history.
The Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets have completed a trade that sees Miles Bridges heading to the desert. BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/vjcR7AdwSD — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 28, 2026 In exchange, the Suns send Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick to Charlott...
The Boston Celtics have had an eventful offseason, recently swinging and missing on the chance to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. Still, there is plenty of speculation that the Celtics may look to trade Jaylen Brown, as their relationship appears to have soured significantly, potentially to the point of no return. Recently, the […] The post NBA rumors: Celtics asked Hornets about Naz Reid in Jaylen Brown trade talks after LaMelo Ball deal appeared first on ClutchPoint...
Slipped within all of the drama of trading away LaMelo Ball, the Charlotte Hornets announced their four game schedule for the 2026 Las Vegas Summer League. The schedule is as follows: One year after getting a super scintillating schedule, the Hornets get kind of a dud. I guess that’s the cost of winning games and […] The post Charlotte Hornets announce Summer League schedule first appeared on At The Hive .
The Charlotte Hornets were reportedly in talks with the Boston Celtics to snag Jaylen Brown, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, in exchange for a newly acquired big man from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hoops Hype’s resident NBA insider Michael Scotto described the talks as “exploratory,” and the Hornets are dangling Naz Reid, who was traded along […] The post Report: Charlotte Hornets Explore Trade For Jaylen Brown In Exchange For Newly-Acquired Big appeared first on HEAVY .
The steady stream of trade rumors involving Jaylen Brown has rival front offices believing the Celtics star will eventually be moved, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. As Scotto writes, those executives are wondering “when and where” Brown will be traded, not “if.” The Trail Blazers, Raptors, Nuggets, Nets, Hornets, Hawks and Clippers are among […]
The Hornets' blockbuster deal that sent LaMelo Ball to Minnesota just opened up an unexpected path for the Bulls to explore a Josh Giddey-Coby White reunion.
Kemba Walker has been a major figure in Charlotte Hornets lore, having spent eight seasons with the team. Walker was the face of the franchise in its transition from the Bobcats to the Hornets and its short postseason run in the middle of the 2010s before being traded in 2019. He is now a player […] The post Kemba Walker Gives Message For Charlotte Hornets Fans After Major LaMelo Ball Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
LaVar Ball is never short on opinions, and he had a few to share about his son’s new home. The outspoken father of LaMelo Ball handed out his own grades for the blockbuster trade that sent the guard from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the results were about as predictable as they […] The post You’ll never believe Lavar Ball’s LaMelo Ball Timberwolves trade grades appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Sneaker Reporter, Travis Singleton, joins Two Words: Wolves Pod to break down the Minnesota Timberwolves trading away Naz Reid to the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball, as well as the Wolves drafting Isaiah Evans with the 33rd pick, and much more. — Naz Reid was and will remain a Timberwolves legend. He stands out as […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves made smashing headlines earlier this week by acquiring LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. Ball, 24, was taken in the 2020 NBA Draft, as was new teammate Anthony Edwards. Together, Ball and Edwards have aspirations to become the best backcourt tandem in the NBA. Although Minnesota surrendered an awful lot to acquire Ball, the […] The post Report: Timberwolves Eyeing 7-Time All-Star Wing to Pair With Anthony Edwards appeared first on HEAVY .
Despite recent speculation, the Rockets and Hornets are not actively pursuing a trade for Jaylen Brown at this time, according to The Stein Line. Both teams had been linked to the Celtics star as Boston continues to evaluate trade possibilities, but league sources indicate neither franchise is currently engaged in serious discussions to acquire Brown. […] The post Jaylen Brown not targeted by Rockets, Hornets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. This is a move signalling contention intent around franchise cornerstone Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves may still engage in another major splash by making a move for future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant from the Houston Rockets to enter a true win-now window. In a […] The post Timberwolves’ Projected Trade Package for Kevin Durant Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .
Chris Finch is all in on the idea of a LaMelo Ball-Anthony Edwards backcourt, which should help ensure that this trade goes well.
The Rockets and the Hornets are reportedly not pursuing a trade for Jaylen Brown as a new frontrunner emerges in the race.
The Minnesota Timberwolves hoped to appease Anthony Edwards with their shocking LaMelo Ball trade, and it appears to have worked already. NBA fans were stunned to learn that the Charlotte Hornets traded Ball to Minnesota in exchange for Naz Reid and a plethora of draft picks. The Timberwolves were active in rumors for weeks now […] The post Anthony Edwards Had Strong Reaction To LaMelo Ball Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
As the NBA world continues to react to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ trade with the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball, Danny Green is still scratching his head. While some fans are calling the move a step in the right direction, Green says it could ultimately be a step back, as the Timberwolves will use the 2026-27 […] The post Even Danny Green is ‘a bit confused’ by Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball trade with Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
LaMelo Ball's trade from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves may be enough to sway the Philadelphia 76ers' perception of one crucial player.
While the Timberwolves‘ trade agreement to acquire LaMelo Ball was panned by some NBA experts and analysts, sources tell Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic that members of the organization were celebrating after they struck a deal with Charlotte on Thursday. As Krawczynski details, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has “long admired” Ball’s game, and the front […]
The Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns are among the teams showing trade interest in Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, according to Evan Sidery. Bridges is extension-eligible this summer, but Charlotte has reportedly shown no interest in another long-term agreement, putting the 28-year-old veteran on the trade market. The Hornets are receiving “a ton” of […] The post Lakers, Suns enter race for Miles Bridges appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t the only NBA superstar dealt around the draft as the Charlotte Hornets made the surprising move to trade away former franchise centerpiece LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. And safe to say, Ryen Russillo was not a fan of the move… for Minnesota. Ball certainly had an up-and-down tenure in Charlotte. When…
The Charlotte Hornets pulled off the second biggest blockbuster trade of the offseason following the Miami Heat’s acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they might not be done yet. After sending LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Hornets have reportedly turned their attention to pursuing a trade for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, as per […] The post NBA rumors: Charlotte TV guy claims Hornets are pursuing Jaylen Brown after LaMelo Ball trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly not looking to flip newly acquired center Naz Reid after landing him in Thursday’s blockbuster trade that sent franchise guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, Charlotte has already received inquiries from teams interested in acquiring Reid. However, the Hornets are signaling that […] The post NBA rumors: What Hornets are telling Naz Reid trade suitors after Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball blockbuster appe...
After the Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins came to his defense in the wake of harsh criticism questioning the move. Still, the Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards and Ball backcourt is intriguing, regardless of where you stand on the move from Minnesota’s standpoint. While others wonder how much Ball improves […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball gets firm defense from Kendrick Perkins after Hornets trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .