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Timberwolves trade for LaMelo Ball to boost Anthony Edwards' backcourt

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 6:34 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Timberwolves trade for LaMelo Ball to boost Anthony Edwards' backcourt
Summary

The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded for star guard LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. In exchange, the Hornets receive Naz Reid, a 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three second-round picks. This deal positions Ball as the best backcourt mate for Anthony Edwards, who averaged a career-high 28.8 points last season. Ball, noted for his playmaking ability, averaged 7.1 assists per game last season, likely enhancing Edwards' scoring opportunities. The Hornets bolster their roster with Coby White, who has agreed to a new three-year deal after Ball's departure.

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  • •Timberwolves acquire LaMelo Ball and Josh Green in a blockbuster trade.
  • •Hornets receive Naz Reid and several draft picks in return.
  • •Ball averaged 7.1 assists per game last season, enhancing Edwards' scoring.
  • •Coby White signs a new three-year deal with the Hornets after the trade.
  • •Edwards set a career-high with 28.8 points per game last season.
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  • 6:44 PMCBS Sports — LaMelo Ball trade winners and losers: Timberwolves get Anthony Edwards the best backcourt mate of his career
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Minnesota took a huge -- and risky -- swing by trading for Ball, a uniquely gifted playmaker

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