LaMelo Ball traded to Timberwolves from Hornets after NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 2:57 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded for LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets following the 2026 NBA Draft. Ball, along with Josh Green, will join Minnesota in exchange for Naz Reid and multiple future draft picks. Ball, a one-time All-Star, is expected to boost the Timberwolves' backcourt alongside Anthony Edwards, who has been a standout player for the team. The deal reflects the Timberwolves’ strategy to strengthen their roster and support Edwards moving into the 2026-27 season. The Hornets, rebuilding around younger talent, signaled their intent by trading Ball and acquiring Reid and picks.
- •Timberwolves acquire LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from Hornets.
- •Charlotte receives Naz Reid and multiple draft picks.
- •Ball's health remains a concern, but he is expected to excel in Minnesota.
- •Anthony Edwards gains a significant backcourt partner in Ball.
- •Hornets likely to focus on younger players after Ball's departure.
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"Six years after deciding to draft Anthony Edwards over LaMelo Ball, the Minnesota Timberwolves have finally landed the point guard they once passed on. Minnesota stunned the NBA on Thursday by acquiring Ball from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps and three second-round picks. The blockbuster reunites one of the league's most talented passers with a Timberwolves franchise that famously had the opportunity to draft him in 2020.
"The Minnesota Timberwolves shook up their roster by sending Naz Reid, a first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three second-round picks in a blockbuster package to acquire Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball. While many believe Ball’s arrival will help unlock Anthony Edwards and make his life easier next season, NBA analyst Jason Whitlock has been outspoken in his criticism of the move.
"The T-Wolves made a big splash after the 2026 NBA Draft, acquiring LaMelo Ball from the Hornets. Dan Titus breaks down the deal for fantasy basketball.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 11:25 AM‘Match Made in Hell’ — Analyst Pumps the Brakes on Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball-Anthony Edwards Pairing
The Minnesota Timberwolves shook up their roster by sending Naz Reid, a first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three second-round picks in a blockbuster package to acquire Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball. While many believe Ball’s arrival will help unlock Anthony Edwards and make his life easier next season, NBA analyst Jason Whitlock has been outspoken in his criticism of the move.
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- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 4:01 PMTimberwolves' LaMelo Ball trade makes old pre-draft story impossible to ignore
Six years after deciding to draft Anthony Edwards over LaMelo Ball, the Minnesota Timberwolves have finally landed the point guard they once passed on. Minnesota stunned the NBA on Thursday by acquiring Ball from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps and three second-round picks. The blockbuster reunites one of the league's most talented passers with a Timberwolves franchise that famously had the opportunity to draft him in 2020.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 4:00 PMHow LaMelo Ball feels about Hornets to Timberwolves trade and Anthony Edwards team-up
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- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 2:57 PMLaMelo Ball traded to Timberwolves: Fantasy basketball fallout of deal for Hornets, Anthony Edwards, more
The T-Wolves made a big splash after the 2026 NBA Draft, acquiring LaMelo Ball from the Hornets. Dan Titus breaks down the deal for fantasy basketball.
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