Kemba Walker has been a major figure in Charlotte Hornets lore, having spent eight seasons with the team. Walker was the face of the franchise in its transition from the Bobcats to the Hornets and its short postseason run in the middle of the 2010s before being traded in 2019. He is now a player […]
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LaVar Ball is never short on opinions, and he had a few to share about his son’s new home. The outspoken father of LaMelo Ball handed out his own grades for the blockbuster trade that sent the guard from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the results were about as predictable as they […]
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The Sneaker Reporter, Travis Singleton, joins Two Words: Wolves Pod to break down the Minnesota Timberwolves trading away Naz Reid to the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball, as well as the Wolves drafting Isaiah Evans with the 33rd pick, and much more. — Naz Reid was and will remain a Timberwolves legend. He stands out as […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves made smashing headlines earlier this week by acquiring LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. Ball, 24, was taken in the 2020 NBA Draft, as was new teammate Anthony Edwards. Together, Ball and Edwards have aspirations to become the best backcourt tandem in the NBA. Although Minnesota surrendered an awful lot to acquire Ball, the […]
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Despite recent speculation, the Rockets and Hornets are not actively pursuing a trade for Jaylen Brown at this time, according to The Stein Line. Both teams had been linked to the Celtics star as Boston continues to evaluate trade possibilities, but league sources indicate neither franchise is currently engaged in serious discussions to acquire Brown. […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. This is a move signalling contention intent around franchise cornerstone Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves may still engage in another major splash by making a move for future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant from the Houston Rockets to enter a true win-now window. In a […]
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Chris Finch is all in on the idea of a LaMelo Ball-Anthony Edwards backcourt, which should help ensure that this trade goes well.
The Rockets and the Hornets are reportedly not pursuing a trade for Jaylen Brown as a new frontrunner emerges in the race.
The Minnesota Timberwolves hoped to appease Anthony Edwards with their shocking LaMelo Ball trade, and it appears to have worked already. NBA fans were stunned to learn that the Charlotte Hornets traded Ball to Minnesota in exchange for Naz Reid and a plethora of draft picks. The Timberwolves were active in rumors for weeks now […]
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As the NBA world continues to react to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ trade with the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball, Danny Green is still scratching his head. While some fans are calling the move a step in the right direction, Green says it could ultimately be a step back, as the Timberwolves will use the 2026-27 […]
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LaMelo Ball's trade from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves may be enough to sway the Philadelphia 76ers' perception of one crucial player.
While the Timberwolves‘ trade agreement to acquire LaMelo Ball was panned by some NBA experts and analysts, sources tell Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic that members of the organization were celebrating after they struck a deal with Charlotte on Thursday. As Krawczynski details, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has “long admired” Ball’s game, and the front […]
The Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns are among the teams showing trade interest in Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, according to Evan Sidery. Bridges is extension-eligible this summer, but Charlotte has reportedly shown no interest in another long-term agreement, putting the 28-year-old veteran on the trade market. The Hornets are receiving “a ton” of […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t the only NBA superstar dealt around the draft as the Charlotte Hornets made the surprising move to trade away former franchise centerpiece LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. And safe to say, Ryen Russillo was not a fan of the move… for Minnesota. Ball certainly had an up-and-down tenure in Charlotte. When…
The Charlotte Hornets pulled off the second biggest blockbuster trade of the offseason following the Miami Heat’s acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they might not be done yet. After sending LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Hornets have reportedly turned their attention to pursuing a trade for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, as per […]
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The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly not looking to flip newly acquired center Naz Reid after landing him in Thursday’s blockbuster trade that sent franchise guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, Charlotte has already received inquiries from teams interested in acquiring Reid. However, the Hornets are signaling that […]
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After the Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins came to his defense in the wake of harsh criticism questioning the move. Still, the Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards and Ball backcourt is intriguing, regardless of where you stand on the move from Minnesota’s standpoint. While others wonder how much Ball improves […]
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The Charlotte Hornets are receiving “a ton” of interest in trade talks for Miles Bridges, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Charlotte is now shopping Bridges’ $22.8 million expiring contract after acquiring Naz Reid from the Minnesota Timberwolves and planning to move Reid into the starting lineup. The Hornets’ decision comes shortly after the blockbuster trade […]
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The Charlotte Hornets intend to keep Naz Reid despite already receiving trade inquiries for the veteran big man, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Reid became the centerpiece of Charlotte’s return in the blockbuster trade that sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The deal brought Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps […]
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Following the Minnesota Timberwolves' reported acquisition of LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, LaVar Ball called for the T-Wolves to bring in his other two sons as well.
The Charlotte Hornets have emerged as one of the teams monitoring the availability of Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, according to Mike Lacett, who tweeted on Thursday, June 25: “I’m hearing the @hornets are one of these teams.” Brown’s future has become one of the biggest storylines of the 2026 NBA offseason after ESPN’s Shams […]
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The Charlotte Hornets are adding another undrafted rookie after agreeing to a two-way contract with former Illinois guard Kylan Boswell. Boswell began his college career at Arizona before transferring to Illinois, where he spent his final two seasons as a full-time starter. Across his junior and senior years, the 6-foot-2 guard averaged 12.3 points, 4.4 […]
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LaMelo Ball was reportedly caught off guard by his trade to the Timberwolves after entering the offseason expecting to remain with the Hornets. According to Brian Windhorst, Ball did not anticipate being moved, as Charlotte never actively shopped him and instead evaluated offers that came their way. The Hornets ultimately accepted Minnesota’s package, which included […]
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Naz Reid's playstyle is super fun to watch, and his personality makes him an extremely easy player to root for. Charlotte got a good one.