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The summer of blockbuster trades continued on Thursday as the Charlotte Hornets sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in return for Naz Reid and a plethora of picks.
LaMelo Ball and Josh Green have been traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid and draft picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: In addition to Reid, the Hornets will receive a 2033 unprotected first-round pick and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033). Charlotte also gets first-round pick swaps […]
The Charlotte Hornets’ blockbuster trade involving LaMelo Ball may only be the beginning of a transformative offseason. After sending Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps and three second-round picks on Thursday, Charlotte significantly improved its salary cap flexibility. The […] The post Hornets rumors: LaMelo Ball trade points to Coby White re-signing, other potential bombshell moves ...
Sure, three first-round pick swaps might sound like a lot, but when you look at the context of these picks, the risk is actually limited for the Timberwolves.
The 2026 NBA offseason has already delivered multiple blockbuster moves, with Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat and LaMelo Ball heading to the Minnesota Timberwolves. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst added another layer of intrigue Wednesday by suggesting the Detroit Pistons could pursue Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James or Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. Speaking […] The post NBA rumors: Brian Windhorst gets wild by suggesting Pistons pursue LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard appea...
Tim Connelly and the Minnesota Timberwolves got the eight-ball rolling when it comes to trade season this offseason. They moved Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in what was viewed as a precursor to a bigger move. That bigger blockbuster came, as the Timberwolves just acquired LaMelo Ball in one of the most shocking trades […] The post LaMelo Ball trade grades for Timberwolves, Hornets blockbuster appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Minnesota Timberwolves shook up the NBA by acquiring LaMelo Ball in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets. However, it wasn’t a trade that came together over night. The Timberwolves have been attempting to acquire Ball for two years, via Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic. By including Naz Reid and a bevvy of picks, Minnesota […] The post NBA rumors: Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball trade efforts date back 2 years appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Here are the grades for the Timberwolves, Hornets, LaMelo Ball, and Anthony Edwards after a monster blockbuster that sends Ball to Minnesota.
The 2026 NBA Draft finished up on Wednesday night, with three Arizona Wildcats getting picked and another signing a 2-way deal immediately afterward. But that’s just the start of the NBA’s typically insane offseason, with free agency just around the corner and several blockbuster trades likely to occur. One of those big trades dropped Thursday […]
The Charlotte Hornets made a roster move Thursday before completing their blockbuster trade involving franchise guard LaMelo Ball. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Charlotte waived forward Tosan Evbuomwan shortly before finalizing a deal that sent Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three […] The post Hornets dump player right before LaMelo Ball trade to Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Less than 24 hours after ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news that the Charlotte Hornets were listening to offers for LaMelo Ball, a deal is officially done.
Just as the dust was settling from the 2026 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves went out on Thursday morning and made a shocking trade that saw the Wolves send out Naz Reid, their 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three second-round picks in exchange for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green. The upside […]
Minnesota took a major swing to give Anthony Edwards a long-desired running mate, but is there enough left over to build a true contender in the West?
It has already been a shocking start to the NBA offseason with Giannis Antetokounmpo going to the Miami Heat and LaMelo Ball going to the Minnesota Timberwolves (per ESPN's Shams Charania), and now all eyes turn to the Memphis Grizzlies as they decide on Ja Morant's future.
In what may be the most shocking NBA trade of the year, the Charlotte Hornets just sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but who won the trade?
The Los Angeles Lakers cannot let another Western Conference foe usurp them in the ranks.
The Minnesota Timberwolves fulfilled a well-known wish that could unleash a new level of Anthony Edwards' potential.
The Minnesota Timberwolves made a shocking trade for LaMelo Ball, and it will come with a painful lesson Hornets fans know.
The Timberwolves traded for LaMelo Ball, which, in turn, gives Anthony Edwards an ideal backcourt mate and co-star.
Late Wednesday night, rumors emerged that the Charlotte Hornets were surprisingly listening to offers from multiple teams for their top […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves have made one of the biggest moves of the 2026 offseason, acquiring LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in a blockbuster trade first reported by ESPN insider Shams Charania on Thursday. According to Charania, Minnesota is sending Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, […] The post Timberwolves land LaMelo Ball in blockbuster deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly took a huge swing Thursday, acquiring one-time All-Star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets for center Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps and three second-round picks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
The Charlotte Hornets are sending LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid and a haul of future NBA Draft assets.
The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid and a whole lot of picks. From Shams’ Tweet, Josh Green is also going to the Wolves. In return, the Hornets are getting: It’s a risky move considering LaMelo was one of the catalysts for the Hornets late season surge. […] The post The Charlotte Hornets are trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves first appeared on At The Hive .
The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid and a whole lot of picks. From Shams’ Tweet, Josh Green is also going to the Wolves. In return, the Hornets are getting: It’s a risky move considering LaMelo was one of the catalysts for the Hornets late season surge. […] The post The Charlotte Hornets are trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves first appeared on At The Hive .