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Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves in blockbuster deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 2:36 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves in blockbuster deal
Summary

The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a deal involving multiple draft picks. The trade is said to carry significant implications for the Hornets' culture and recent momentum, as Ball played a central role in revitalizing the franchise after being drafted third overall in 2020. In return, Charlotte receives Naz Reid and a variety of future draft picks. Fans are left to ponder the potential loss of the positive aura Ball brought to the team during his tenure. Charlotte is now looking to redefine its future with its young core, including Brandon Miller, as offseason moves loom.

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  • •Hornets send LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to Timberwolves
  • •Charlotte receives Naz Reid and numerous future draft picks
  • •Ball was pivotal in restoring Hornets' competitiveness
  • •Charlotte finished the last season with a 44-38 record
  • •Next moves could focus on developing remaining young talent
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  • 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Trading LaMelo Ball destroys the exact aura that just saved the Hornets
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By trading LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves, the Hornets risk destroying the exact culture and aura that saved the franchise.

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