Timberwolves acquire LaMelo Ball and Josh Green in four-team trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:08 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves bolstered their roster by acquiring guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green in a four-team trade finalized on July 10, 2026. This trade involved sending forward Naz Reid, a 2033 first-round pick, along with three second-round picks and three future first-round pick swaps to Charlotte. The Timberwolves also traded Julius Randle and received the draft rights to Isaiah Evans from Brooklyn. The moves come as LeBron James explores new team options after becoming a free agent and are aimed at creating salary cap space for potential new additions, including James himself. Ball, 24, has averaged 20.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 7.3 assists in his career, while Green, 25, has seen a more limited role with averages of 6.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.
- •Timberwolves add LaMelo Ball and Josh Green on July 10, 2026.
- •Naz Reid and Julius Randle were traded to Charlotte and Brooklyn, respectively.
- •Minnesota received future draft picks and rights to Isaiah Evans.
- •Trade facilitates salary cap space for possible LeBron James signing.
- •Ball and Green aim to strengthen Minnesota's backcourt.
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — NBA T-Wolves add Ball and Green as James eyes options
"With LeBron James still looking at options for a new NBA home, the Minnesota Timberwolves adjusted their roster on Friday, adding guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green in a four-team trade.Several teams are considered top contenders for James, including Philadelphia and his former NBA clubs, Miami and hometown Cleveland.
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