Brandon Miller expresses sadness over LaMelo Ball's trade from Hornets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:45 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Brandon Miller shared his feelings about LaMelo Ball's recent trade from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Miller acknowledged the impact Ball had on the team during the 2025-26 season and expressed sadness over losing a close teammate. The Hornets are transitioning to a new direction, emphasizing young talents like Miller and Kon Knueppel. Ball's trade signals this commitment, as he is set to play alongside Anthony Edwards in Minnesota. Miller looks forward to taking on a larger role in Charlotte's new era.
- •Brandon Miller discusses LaMelo Ball's trade to the Timberwolves.
- •Hornets struggled in the first half of the 2025-26 season.
- •Miller and Knueppel are now focal points for the Hornets.
- •Ball was an influential playmaker for the Hornets before the trade.
- •Miller vows to embrace his new role without Ball.
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Miller admits it is tough to see LaMelo Ball getting traded away from the Hornets
"LaMelo Ball's exit has been impactful for his now-former Hornets teammates.
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