LaMelo Ball impresses in Timberwolves’ preseason opener against Bucks
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Last updated Oct 6, 2026
LaMelo Ball showcased his skills with a notable 3-point shot in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ preseason debut against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 6, 2026. Having joined the Timberwolves after a trade from the Charlotte Hornets, Ball aimed to make an immediate impact alongside teammate Anthony Edwards. His early performance highlighted his potential as a key player on a contending team. The game remains ongoing, with anticipation for how the newly formed duo will develop their chemistry throughout the preseason.
- •LaMelo Ball scored with a 3-pointer in his Timberwolves’ preseason debut.
- •Ball was traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Timberwolves this offseason.
- •He is teaming up with Anthony Edwards in the backcourt.
- •The Timberwolves are looking to build playoff potential this season.
- •The game against the Bucks is still in progress.
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball, Rudy Gobert are starting to build a scary chemistry
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — LaMelo Ball takes most LaMelo Ball 1st shot ever in Timberwolves’ preseason debut
"LaMelo Ball did not waste time showing off his signature skillset with a remarkable 3-point shot in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ preseason opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Ball has been playing in the NBA since 2020, preparing for his first season with the Timberwolves. He represented the Charlotte Hornets as their top star before […] The post LaMelo Ball takes most LaMelo Ball 1st shot ever in Timberwolves’ preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"On Monday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves began their preseason journey with a contest against the Milwaukee Bucks on the road. This was LaMelo Ball’s first time to suit up for the Timberwolves in an official setting, and they need all the reps they can get to learn each other’s tendencies as they seek to find a breakthrough in the loaded Western […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball, Rudy Gobert are starting to build a scary chemistry appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 3:09 AMTimberwolves’ LaMelo Ball, Rudy Gobert are starting to build a scary chemistry
On Monday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves began their preseason journey with a contest against the Milwaukee Bucks on the road. This was LaMelo Ball’s first time to suit up for the Timberwolves in an official setting, and they need all the reps they can get to learn each other’s tendencies as they seek to find a breakthrough in the loaded Western […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball, Rudy Gobert are starting to build a scary chemistry appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 2:37 AMLaMelo Ball takes most LaMelo Ball 1st shot ever in Timberwolves’ preseason debut
LaMelo Ball did not waste time showing off his signature skillset with a remarkable 3-point shot in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ preseason opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Ball has been playing in the NBA since 2020, preparing for his first season with the Timberwolves. He represented the Charlotte Hornets as their top star before […] The post LaMelo Ball takes most LaMelo Ball 1st shot ever in Timberwolves’ preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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