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The summer of blockbuster trades continued on Thursday as the Charlotte Hornets sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in return for Naz Reid and a plethora of picks.
LaMelo Ball and Josh Green have been traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid and draft picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: In addition to Reid, the Hornets will receive a 2033 unprotected first-round pick and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033). Charlotte also gets first-round pick swaps […]
The Charlotte Hornets’ blockbuster trade involving LaMelo Ball may only be the beginning of a transformative offseason. After sending Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps and three second-round picks on Thursday, Charlotte significantly improved its salary cap flexibility. The […] The post Hornets rumors: LaMelo Ball trade points to Coby White re-signing, other potential bombshell moves ...
Sure, three first-round pick swaps might sound like a lot, but when you look at the context of these picks, the risk is actually limited for the Timberwolves.
The Hornets are moving on from forward Tosan Evbuomwan, according to Marc Stein, creating an opening on one of their two-way contract spots ahead of the new league year. Evbuomwan spent parts of last season with both the Knicks and Hornets after beginning the year on a two-way deal in New York before joining Charlotte […] The post Hornets waive G League Finals MVP Tosan Evbuomwan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Tim Connelly and the Minnesota Timberwolves got the eight-ball rolling when it comes to trade season this offseason. They moved Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in what was viewed as a precursor to a bigger move. That bigger blockbuster came, as the Timberwolves just acquired LaMelo Ball in one of the most shocking trades […] The post LaMelo Ball trade grades for Timberwolves, Hornets blockbuster appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The LaMelo Ball trade came out of nowhere, but given the new-look T-Wolves and Hornets, a few potential trade targets are likely off the board for Boston.
The Minnesota Timberwolves shook up the NBA by acquiring LaMelo Ball in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets. However, it wasn’t a trade that came together over night. The Timberwolves have been attempting to acquire Ball for two years, via Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic. By including Naz Reid and a bevvy of picks, Minnesota […] The post NBA rumors: Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball trade efforts date back 2 years appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Charlotte Hornets want to re-sign Coby White this offseason after his strong start with the franchise following a trade deadline move, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. White averaged 15.6 points in 21 games with Charlotte while the organization shifts toward a younger core built around Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel. White, 26, enters unrestricted […] The post Hornets want Coby White back appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Here are the grades for the Timberwolves, Hornets, LaMelo Ball, and Anthony Edwards after a monster blockbuster that sends Ball to Minnesota.
The Charlotte Hornets made a roster move Thursday before completing their blockbuster trade involving franchise guard LaMelo Ball. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Charlotte waived forward Tosan Evbuomwan shortly before finalizing a deal that sent Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three […] The post Hornets dump player right before LaMelo Ball trade to Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Less than 24 hours after ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news that the Charlotte Hornets were listening to offers for LaMelo Ball, a deal is officially done.
The Hornets are waiving forward Tosan Evbuomwan, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Evbuomwan, 25, opened last season on a two-way contract with the Knicks. He signed a two-way deal with Charlotte in February after being waived by New York in January and finished the season with the Hornets. The 6’8″ forward […]
In what may be the most shocking NBA trade of the year, the Charlotte Hornets just sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but who won the trade?
The Minnesota Timberwolves made a shocking trade for LaMelo Ball, and it will come with a painful lesson Hornets fans know.
The Timberwolves traded for LaMelo Ball, which, in turn, gives Anthony Edwards an ideal backcourt mate and co-star.
Late Wednesday night, rumors emerged that the Charlotte Hornets were surprisingly listening to offers from multiple teams for their top […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves have made one of the biggest moves of the 2026 offseason, acquiring LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in a blockbuster trade first reported by ESPN insider Shams Charania on Thursday. According to Charania, Minnesota is sending Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, […] The post Timberwolves land LaMelo Ball in blockbuster deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly took a huge swing Thursday, acquiring one-time All-Star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets for center Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps and three second-round picks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
The Charlotte Hornets are sending LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid and a haul of future NBA Draft assets.
There are certain players every franchise believes it simply cannot lose. Through injuries, losing seasons, and endless trade speculation, LaMelo Ball has always belonged in that category for the Charlotte Hornets, which is exactly why today’s developments caught the NBA completely off guard. For the first time since making Ball the face of their rebuild, […] The post LaMelo Ball Trade Talks Heat Up Hours After LaVar Ball’s Public Request to Hornets appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid and a whole lot of picks. From Shams’ Tweet, Josh Green is also going to the Wolves. In return, the Hornets are getting: It’s a risky move considering LaMelo was one of the catalysts for the Hornets late season surge. […] The post The Charlotte Hornets are trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves first appeared on At The Hive .
The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid and a whole lot of picks. From Shams’ Tweet, Josh Green is also going to the Wolves. In return, the Hornets are getting: It’s a risky move considering LaMelo was one of the catalysts for the Hornets late season surge. […] The post The Charlotte Hornets are trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves first appeared on At The Hive .
The Minnesota Timberwolves have landed one of the biggest stars available on the trade market, acquiring LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in a blockbuster deal that dramatically reshapes both franchises. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Hornets will receive Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps in […]
The next big NBA star on the move is LaMelo Ball. The Charlotte Hornets are trading point guard Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033). Charlotte is indeed now trading LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, league sources say, after @TheSteinLine revealed Minnesota’s interest last night. The Hornets have successfully pried Naz Reid away from the Wolve...