Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves for Naz Reid and draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets have traded star guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In return, the Hornets receive Naz Reid along with a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, and multiple first- and second-round pick swaps. Fans express mixed emotions, mourning Ball's departure while anticipating his partnership with Anthony Edwards. The move raises questions about Minnesota's frontcourt depth following Reid's exit. The trade adds another layer of intrigue to the NBA's offseason as teams adjust their rosters.
- •Hornets send LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to Timberwolves
- •Minnesota acquires Naz Reid and several draft assets
- •Fans react with analysis and nostalgia on social media
- •Minnesota's frontcourt becomes a strategic concern
- •Trade occurs during NBA offseason, shifting team dynamics
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — NBA fans react to the bombshell LaMelo Ball trade
"The massive deal between the Hornets and Timberwolves has fans analyzing the on-court fit, mourning a cult hero, and making plenty of jokes.
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