Timberwolves trade for LaMelo Ball in four-team deal

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets as part of a four-team trade. In exchange, the Hornets received Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round draft pick, and future draft pick swaps. Ball, previously an All-Star, joins fellow 2020 draft pick Anthony Edwards in Minnesota's backcourt as the Timberwolves aim for a championship. Despite averaging 26.3 points in play-in games, Ball's efficiency and injury history raise concerns for Minnesota as they move away from veteran Mike Conley Jr. to a high-risk, high-reward player.

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