Timberwolves trade for LaMelo Ball adds pressure on Anthony Edwards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves traded for LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets, sending Naz Reid and multiple draft assets in return. This offseason acquisition aims to bolster Anthony Edwards' role, increasing expectations for playoff success after five seasons without an NBA Finals appearance. Ball's arrival could alleviate some offensive pressure on Edwards, who has been the team's leading scorer. However, the loss of Reid, a key sixth man, raises questions about the team’s bench depth moving forward.
- •Timberwolves acquire LaMelo Ball and Josh Green in a trade.
- •Naz Reid and multiple draft picks were sent to the Hornets.
- •Anthony Edwards faces heightened expectations with Ball's arrival.
- •Edwards has averaged significant scoring but needed more offensive support.
- •Loss of Reid leaves questions about Minnesota's bench strength.
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards has no more excuses after LaMelo Ball blockbuster
"Anthony Edwards facing extra pressure with Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball trade.
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