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Sources: Hornets trade Ball, Green to Timberwolves for Reid, picks

The Charlotte Hornets have traded All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster deal involving Naz Reid.

By · Published June 25, 2026  20:00 UTC · Updated June 28, 2026  10:34 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 7 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 17 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: The Charlotte Hornets have traded All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster deal involving Naz Reid.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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In exchange, the Timberwolves have sent Naz Reid and draft picks to Charlotte. According to Yahoo Sports, this move makes NBA history.

Coverage from NBA.com, CBS Sports, and the Star Tribune emphasizes the impact of the trade on both rosters, specifically focusing on the pairing of Ball with Anthony Edwards. Analysis from The Ringer and Bleacher Report describes the move as a significant bet on the "Ant Era" in Minnesota, while Yahoo Sports notes that Ball's arrival raises several questions for the franchise.

Future developments include the finalized Timberwolves starting lineup and the specific details regarding the draft picks acquired by Charlotte. Realtor.com reports that Ball is set to leave the home he purchased from Cam Newton as part of the relocation.

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Who was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves?

LaMelo Ball and Green were traded to the Timberwolves.

Who did the Timberwolves trade to the Charlotte Hornets?

The Timberwolves traded Naz Reid and draft picks to the Hornets.

Which players are now expected to play together in Minnesota?

LaMelo Ball is expected to play alongside Anthony Edwards.

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