Timberwolves Nearly Traded for Jaylen Brown Before LaMelo Ball Blockbuster
Summary
The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid and several future draft picks. Before this deal, Minnesota also talked with the Boston Celtics about trading for Jaylen Brown but chose Ball because they needed a point guard more.Key Facts
- The Hornets sent LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Timberwolves.
- Minnesota gave up Naz Reid and multiple future draft picks, including an unprotected first-round pick in 2033.
- The Timberwolves created a young backcourt with LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards, both 24 years old.
- Minnesota considered trading for Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics but decided against it.
- Ball was preferred as he fits the Timberwolves’ need for a point guard better than Brown.
- The Timberwolves want to keep Jaden McDaniels, a key player for them.
- The Celtics have been in talks about trading Brown with multiple teams interested.
- The trade aims to help Anthony Edwards by reducing his offensive burden with Ball’s playmaking skills.
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