Ryen Russillo criticizes Timberwolves' trade for LaMelo Ball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Ryen Russillo expressed strong disapproval of the Minnesota Timberwolves' trade for LaMelo Ball, who was acquired from the Charlotte Hornets. Russillo questioned the rationale behind the move, highlighting Ball's troubled tenure in Charlotte, which included health issues and potential off-court behavior concerns. He remarked that the decision to trade such a player should raise alarms for Minnesota. The Timberwolves have already made significant roster changes, including salary dumps, which increases the pressure on the new pairing of Ball and Anthony Edwards for the upcoming season.
- •Ryen Russillo harshly criticizes Timberwolves' trade for LaMelo Ball.
- •Ball was traded to Minnesota after a challenging stint in Charlotte.
- •Russillo highlights concerns over Ball's health and behavior.
- •Minnesota has made several roster changes ahead of next season.
- •Pressure builds on Ball and Anthony Edwards to perform.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ryen Russillo slams Timberwolves for LaMelo Ball trade: ‘I hate this f—ing deal’
"Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t the only NBA superstar dealt around the draft as the Charlotte Hornets made the surprising move to trade away former franchise centerpiece LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. And safe to say, Ryen Russillo was not a fan of the move… for Minnesota. Ball certainly had an up-and-down tenure in Charlotte. When…
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