The NBA never fails to provide entertainment. Just days after the Miami Heat won the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, ending a years-long saga over the two-time MVP's future, the Charlotte Hornets have stunned the basketball world by trading star guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Here's a look at the full deal, according to multiple reports:Timberwolves receive: LaMelo Ball, Josh GreenHornets receive: Naz Reid, 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030), three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033)As the dust settles from this blockbuster deal, let's take a look at some of the immediate winners and losers:Winner: Anthony Edwards
Here are the point guards that Edwards has played with over his first six seasons in Minnesota: Ricky Rubio (one season)D'Angelo Russell (two and a half seasons)Patrick Beverley (one season)Mike Conley (four seasons)That is not an inspiring list, especially considering Edwards only played with Rubio during his rookie season, and by the time Conley got to Minnesota, he was in his late 30s. Ball, who was selected third, two picks after Edwards, in the 2020 NBA Draft, finished ninth in the league in assists last season with 7.1 per game. He will immediately be the best backcourt mate Edwards has had.
