Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves for multiple assets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets have traded star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the deal confirmed on June 25, 2026. Minnesota acquires Ball and Josh Green in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, and several pick swaps and second-round picks. Ball, who had a strong season averaging 20.1 points and 7.1 assists, will join four-time All-Star Anthony Edwards in Minnesota. Reactions around the league express skepticism about the trade's implications for both teams, especially regarding team dynamics and long-term fit.
- •Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves on June 25, 2026.
- •Minnesota also acquires Josh Green; trades Naz Reid and future picks.
- •Ball averaged 20.1 points and 7.1 assists in the 2025-26 season.
- •Trade raises questions about Minnesota's championship contention strategy.
- •Responses range from excitement to skepticism about the trade's implications.
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves Shockingly Traded for LaMelo Ball — Are They Done?
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — ‘This makes no sense to me’: NBA world shocked by LaMelo Ball trade
"After a nervy few days for Timberwolves fans surrounding the NBA Draft, President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly and General Manager Matt Lloyd executed an all-in type trade to bring Charlotte’s All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball and guard Josh Green to Minnesota. This move was unthought of, given the position the Wolves found themselves in […] The post Timberwolves Shockingly Traded for LaMelo Ball — Are They Done? appeared first on The Lead.
"The 2026 NBA Draft officially came to an end with Wednesday night’s second round, but that didn’t stop wild trade activity in the morning after. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania delivered breaking news on Thursday morning that the Charlotte Hornets are trading star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The full trade also…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 8:07 PMTimberwolves Shockingly Traded for LaMelo Ball — Are They Done?
After a nervy few days for Timberwolves fans surrounding the NBA Draft, President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly and General Manager Matt Lloyd executed an all-in type trade to bring Charlotte’s All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball and guard Josh Green to Minnesota. This move was unthought of, given the position the Wolves found themselves in […] The post Timberwolves Shockingly Traded for LaMelo Ball — Are They Done? appeared first on The Lead.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 4:22 PM‘This makes no sense to me’: NBA world shocked by LaMelo Ball trade
The 2026 NBA Draft officially came to an end with Wednesday night’s second round, but that didn’t stop wild trade activity in the morning after. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania delivered breaking news on Thursday morning that the Charlotte Hornets are trading star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The full trade also…
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