Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves and LaMelo Ball
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What LaMelo Ball trade means for Hornets
The Hornets didn’t just trade LaMelo Ball. They made one of the biggest organizational decisions in franchise history. Whether it proves to be the right one won’t be known for years, but Charlotte has clearly decided Ball is no longer the player it wants to build around.
LaMelo Ball is set to join Anthony Edwards in the Timberwolves' backcourt. Jacob Kupferman / The thing about an NBA team going “all-in” by surrendering draft capital for win-now trades is that, once it starts down that road,
The Charlotte Hornets posted their best season in years, just missing out on the playoffs. Now, they may trade their star point guard.
On Thursday, the Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks.
LaMelo Ball may be the next NBA star on the move. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornets "are engaged in LaMelo Ball trade talks as multiple teams strongly pursue the star guard." So,