Title-hunting Timberwolves reportedly add LaMelo Ball in trade with Hornets
Summary
The Charlotte Hornets agreed to trade guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 first-round draft pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three second-round picks. The trade is part of a larger deal involving Julius Randle moving to Brooklyn and will be finalized after July 6 when league rules allow.Key Facts
- LaMelo Ball, age 24, was drafted No. 3 overall in 2020 and has three years left on a $203.9 million contract.
- Ball has been an All-Star and averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists, and 4.8 rebounds in the last season.
- The Hornets receive power forward Naz Reid, who has played seven seasons for Minnesota, averaging 13.6 points and 6.2 rebounds last season.
- The Hornets get one unprotected first-round pick in 2033, three first-round pick swaps in 2028, 2029, and 2030, plus three second-round picks in 2029, 2032, and 2033.
- The trade will create a record trade exception of nearly $41 million for the Hornets.
- The deal is linked to another trade sending Julius Randle from Minnesota to Brooklyn.
- The Hornets plan to sign free agent Coby White as their new starting point guard.
- The Timberwolves are adding a strong point guard in Ball to help move closer to winning a championship.
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