The Minnesota Timberwolves decided to shake things up in a big way on Thursday by trading for Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. The Timberwolves now pair Anthony Edwards up with a truly elite backcourt mate for the first time in his career as they look to bounce […]
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The T-Wolves reportedly preferred LaMelo Ball to Jaylen Brown, and that should sound some alarm bells for the Celtics' front office.
The Minnesota Timberwolves sent a jolt through the NBA world on Thursday when they traded for Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball. In return, the Timberwolves had to give up a sizable chunk of assets, headlined by Naz Red, a future first-round pick, and additional pick swaps. Recently, NBA analyst Yossi Gozlan broke down how […]
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The Charlotte Hornets have given up on their goofy, gifted, accursed son LaMelo Ball, who was shipped to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a trade Thursday morning.
In return for their franchise player and Josh Green, the Hornets received a pittance : forward Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps of dubious value (2028, 2029, 2030), three second-round picks that begin in 2029, and the relief of shedding Green's bad contract. Hornets fans will be rightfully ...
When the offseason started, all eyes were on where Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown would end up. After the former got traded earlier this week, it was supposed to be the latter’s turn. And even Anthony Edwards’ name came up, not as a trade candidate this season, but as a disgruntled star who could be […]
The offseason is now officially underway for all NHL teams, as the Stanley Cup was awarded to the Carolina Hurricanes a week and a half ago. The Wild have been…
After the Timberwolves traded for LaMelo Ball, a fair question became: who will play the four? Have no fear, though, Jaden McDaniels can do just that.
The LaMelo Ball trade had exactly the kind of impact you'd expect on the Timberwolves' NBA title odds.
Free agency has yet to hit, but the 2026 NBA offseason has already been filled with big move after big move. A blockbuster trade has come to fruition on a seemingly daily basis during NBA Draft week. The Minnesota Timberwolves kicked off trade season by dumping Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets. Giannis Antetokounmpo was […]
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After six years with the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball has been traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. That wasn’t necessarily in the point guard’s plans when the offseason begun. Ball was looking towards building on what Charlotte had built up until that point, via Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of the Stein Line. Now, his focus […]
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Minneapolis – What was billed as a pitcher’s duel at Target Field on Wednesday night looked as though it may be an offensive affair in the early innings of the Minnesota Twins series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. But Shohei Ohtani did what Shohei Ohtani does, pitching dominantly and holding the Twins to a 4-3 loss and series sweep.
The Timberwolves shocked the NBA by trading for LaMelo Ball, but in doing so, they completely dismantled the 'jumbo' front line that terrorized Nikola Jokic.
A look at the Minnesota Timberwolves' projected starting lineup after the blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade.
The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly pursued multiple All-Star caliber players before completing Thursday’s blockbuster trade for LaMelo Ball, including Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown. According to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski and Sam Amick, Minnesota president of basketball operations Tim Connelly spent the offseason exploring several high-profile trade possibilities as the franchise searched for another impact player […]
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Anthony Edwards finished as Rookie of the Year runner-up to LaMelo Ball in 2021, and they were the headline names of their 2020 draft class. Five years later, the runner-up and the winner are about to share a backcourt. While the people who pulled it off are betting it will work, not everyone shares that […]
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After what was a previously underwhelming offseason that had many people questioning Tim Connelly's plan, he made a trade for an elite franchise point guard.
The summer of blockbuster trades continued on Thursday as the Charlotte Hornets sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in return for Naz Reid and a plethora of picks.
LaMelo Ball and Josh Green have been traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid and draft picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: In addition to Reid, the Hornets will receive a 2033 unprotected first-round pick and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033). Charlotte also gets first-round pick swaps […]
The Charlotte Hornets’ blockbuster trade involving LaMelo Ball may only be the beginning of a transformative offseason. After sending Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps and three second-round picks on Thursday, Charlotte significantly improved its salary cap flexibility. The […]
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Sure, three first-round pick swaps might sound like a lot, but when you look at the context of these picks, the risk is actually limited for the Timberwolves.
The 2026 NBA offseason has already delivered multiple blockbuster moves, with Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat and LaMelo Ball heading to the Minnesota Timberwolves. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst added another layer of intrigue Wednesday by suggesting the Detroit Pistons could pursue Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James or Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. Speaking […]
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Tim Connelly and the Minnesota Timberwolves got the eight-ball rolling when it comes to trade season this offseason. They moved Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in what was viewed as a precursor to a bigger move. That bigger blockbuster came, as the Timberwolves just acquired LaMelo Ball in one of the most shocking trades […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves shook up the NBA by acquiring LaMelo Ball in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets. However, it wasn’t a trade that came together over night. The Timberwolves have been attempting to acquire Ball for two years, via Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic. By including Naz Reid and a bevvy of picks, Minnesota […]
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Here are the grades for the Timberwolves, Hornets, LaMelo Ball, and Anthony Edwards after a monster blockbuster that sends Ball to Minnesota.
The 2026 NBA Draft finished up on Wednesday night, with three Arizona Wildcats getting picked and another signing a 2-way deal immediately afterward. But that’s just the start of the NBA’s typically insane offseason, with free agency just around the corner and several blockbuster trades likely to occur. One of those big trades dropped Thursday […]