Live: Timberwolves trade Naz Reid to Charlotte Hornets in deal for LaMelo Ball

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1. 25d ago

   Timberwolves trade Naz Reid to Hornets for LaMelo Ball

   The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Naz Reid and draft assets to the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green. Reid will enter his eighth NBA season and is expected to start in Charlotte. The trade, which has been announced, sees Ball join the Timberwolves, with a Timberwolves executive believing the team can take the next step with him.

   Why it matters

   This trade is significant as it bolsters the Timberwolves' roster, with the team hoping to make a deeper playoff run. The Hornets, meanwhile, are rebuilding and have acquired a veteran player in Reid. The trade was one of the most surprising of the NBA offseason.

   What is confirmed

   • Naz Reid will enter his eighth NBA season
   • Reid is expected to be a starter in Charlotte
   • A Timberwolves executive believes the team can take the next step with LaMelo Ball
   • The trade involved draft assets

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Hornets will open a new era next season after trading LaMelo Ball

   What to watch next

   • The Timberwolves' performance in the 2026-27 season
   • How LaMelo Ball integrates with the Timberwolves' roster
   • The impact of the trade on the Hornets' roster and performance
   Sources used for this update (9)

   1. sports.yahoo.com — Why LaMelo Ball Can Take Timberwolves to the Next Level
   2. sports.yahoo.com — Timberwolves Executive Believes Team Can Take Next Step With LaMelo Ball
   3. sports.yahoo.com — Naz Reid Opens Up About Getting Traded to Charlotte Hornets: 'A Little Shocking'
   4. ca.sports.yahoo.com — Two Ways Timberwolves Have Improved This Offseason, and One Way They Haven’t
   5. sports.yahoo.com — LaMelo Ball’s Point Guard Replacement Confident In Charlotte Hornets Next Season
   6. bleacherreport.com — LaMelo Ball Trade Talks Revealed by Hornets in New Behind-the-Scenes Video from NBA Free Agency
   7. sports.yahoo.com — Where Hornets Stack Up in Eastern Conference After Busy Offseason
   8. ca.sports.yahoo.com — What to Love Most About Timberwolves’ New-Look 2026-27 Roster
   9. sports.yahoo.com — New Orleans Pelicans Front Office Ranked Second-Worst In NBA
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2. 47d ago

   Timberwolves trade Naz Reid to Hornets for LaMelo Ball

   The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Naz Reid and draft assets to the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green. Reid will enter his eighth NBA season. He is expected to be a starter in Charlotte. The trade has been announced.

   What's confirmed:

   • Naz Reid will enter his eighth NBA season.
   • The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Naz Reid and draft assets to the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green.
   Sources used for this update (2)

   1. What the Timberwolves’ new local media rights deal with DAZN means for fans
   2. Hornets announce jersey numbers of recent trade acquisitions
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3. 48d ago

   Naz Reid Set to Start Following Trade to Hornets

   The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Naz Reid and draft assets to the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green. Reid will enter his eighth NBA season. He is expected to be a starter in Charlotte.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Naz Reid and draft assets to the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green.
   • Naz Reid is entering his eighth NBA season.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Naz Reid is set to start for the first time in his career.
   • Naz Reid appeared on the NBC Sports summer stock risers list.
   Sources used for this update (2)

   1. NBA East Power Rankings: Where do the Pacers land in the rebuilt conference?
   2. Naz Reid Among Summer's Stock Risers After Trade to Hornets
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4. 77d ago

   Timberwolves Acquire LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from Charlotte Hornets

   The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded Naz Reid and a package of draft assets to the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green. Ball joins Minnesota as a star point guard and running mate for Anthony Edwards. The deal involves multiple future picks and swaps.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
   • The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Naz Reid to the Charlotte Hornets.
   • Minnesota sent a 2033 first-round pick to Charlotte.
   • The trade includes three first-round pick swaps and three second-round picks.
   • LaMelo Ball is 24 years old.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The 2033 first-round pick is unprotected.
   • The Hornets made NBA history with this trade on a Thursday.
   Sources used for this update (29)

   1. Sources: Hornets trade Ball, Green to Timberwolves for Reid, picks
   2. Reports: Wolves land LaMelo Ball in blockbuster trade with Hornets
   3. Grading Blockbuster LaMelo Ball-Naz Reid Trade Between Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets
   4. LaMelo Ball raises more questions than he answers in Minnesota
   5. Live: Timberwolves trade Naz Reid to Charlotte Hornets in deal for LaMelo Ball
   6. How LaMelo Ball trade reshapes Timberwolves roster for Anthony Edwards
   7. NBA Tracker: LaMelo Traded to Wolves, Blazers Showed Interest
   8. The Wolves Just Bet the Ant Era on LaMelo Ball
   9. The Explosive LaMelo Ball Stats That Make Timberwolves Trade A Massive Risk For Hornets
   10. Hornets Make NBA History With LaMelo Ball Trade On Thursday
   11. LaMelo Ball Set to Leave Charlotte—and the Home He Bought from Cam Newton
   12. Five things to know about new Timberwolves point guard LaMelo Ball
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