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Timberwolves Acquire Hornets' LaMelo Ball, Josh Green for Naz Reid, Draft Picks
- On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three pick swaps, and three second-round picks.
- Seeking to alleviate defensive pressure on star Anthony Edwards, Minnesota front-office head Tim Connelly pursued an elite playmaker capable of creating high-volume scoring opportunities to elevate the Timberwolves.
- Ball, a 24-year-old All-Star, averaged 20.1 points and 7.1 assists across 72 appearances last season, though he missed 141 games between 2022 and 2025 due to chronic ankle injuries.
- Minnesota is now hard-capped at the $222 million second apron for the 2026-27 season, while Charlotte gained an NBA-record trade exception of over $40 million for roster flexibility.
- This high-risk gamble positions the Timberwolves to pursue a championship by pairing two elite 2020 draft stars, potentially securing the team's competitive window for the next half-decade.
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Reports: Timberwolves acquire LaMelo Ball, send Reid to Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are sending guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves, acquiring forward/center Naz Reid and a bevy of draft picks, multiple outlets reported Thursday.
·Cherokee County, United States
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Hornets trade Ball, Green to Timberwolves for Naz Reid, draft picks, AP source says
A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to trade point guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round draft pick, three first-round pick swaps and three…
·Terre Haute, United States
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