The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2026 Summer League Schedule has been released. The Blazers released the slate via X today. Matchups include the Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Denver Nuggets. A fifth game will be added based on the results of the annual Las Vegas Tournament. Here’s the rundown of opponents, times, and TV […]
LaMelo Ball’s blockbuster move to the Minnesota Timberwolves reignited a debate that has followed him throughout his NBA career. While few questioned his talent, critics once again focused on everything surrounding it, from his injury history to the flashy public image that has often overshadowed his production on the floor. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins pushed […]
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LaMelo Ball still has some maturing to do. However, the Timberwolves could be the perfect team to help him mature.
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.
By upgrading their 3-point shooting and playmaking, the Wolves are much better positioned to beat the two Western Conference juggernauts.
The Minnesota Timberwolves needed more three-point shooting, and that is what they got in Duke’s Isaiah Evans with the 33rd pick on Wednesday. There is still fallout from Minnesota’s Julius Randle salary dump, and it will take some time to fully grasp its impact.
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.
The Celtics are searching for a lot in return for Jaylen Brown if they trade him. What they were asking for from Minnesota has been revealed.
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With the need to find replacements for Julius Randle and Naz Reid, we explore players for the Timberwolves to target this offseason.
Anthony Edwards is a dead-eye catch-and-shoot 3-point marksman, and he should get more opportunities now with LaMelo Ball as his teammate.
The Timberwolves have gone all-in by trading for LaMelo Ball.
Good morning. Yes, it was not all some dream or nightmare. LaMelo Ball will be suiting up for the Minnesota Timberwolves next season. I was able to have a quick question and answer session with The Athletic‘s Mike Vorkunov, a national NBA and basketball business reporter for that outlet. He has covered the Charlotte Hornets, […]
Anthony Edwards is happy to have LaMelo Ball as his new backcourt partner.
Although the LaMelo Ball trade caught many by surprise, Zach Lowe shared some insight on why the Hornets' traded their star player to the Timberwolves.
LaVar Ball has taken a lie low since he emerged as a major talking head in 2017, the year Lonzo Ball got drafted in the NBA. Now, he returns with another bold statement following the shocking trade that brought his son LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. LaVar first commended the Timberwolves for taking LaMelo away […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves took a major swing after trading away Naz Reid and a bunch of draft assets to the Charlotte Hornets for former All-Star LaMelo Ball, pairing him up with Anthony Edwards. The trade is seen as a major risk for the Timberwolves as they hope would fit well and be healthy enough for […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the entire NBA world when they pulled off a blockbuster trade for LaMelo Ball, sending Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030), and three second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange. The Timberwolves are pairing Ball with Anthony Edwards, trying to remodel the […]
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On Thursday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the big news that the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets had made a blockbuster trade.Former All-Star LaMelo Ball is headed to Minnesota.Charania wrote: “BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three […]
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