Hornets agree to trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves ahead of draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:05 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets have reached a trade agreement to send LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The decision follows a period of internal discussions regarding Ball's future after he experienced tensions during the prior season. Rival teams increased inquiries about Ball's availability in the days leading up to the draft. Following the conclusion of the Hornets' season, executives speculated about a potential shift in the team's strategy under new leadership, leading ultimately to a trade confirmation.
- •Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves just before the draft.
- •Teams had raised concerns about Ball's fit and contract situation.
- •Internal evaluation suggested Hornets might pivot from Ball's leadership.
- •Minnesota seeks to enhance its roster ahead of new season.
- •Trade includes players and future draft picks.
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — How the LaMelo Ball era in Charlotte came to its sudden end
"There were many factors in the Hornets' decision to part ways with the face of the franchise.
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