Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets agree huge LaMelo Ball trade deal

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLaMelo Ball is joining the Minnesota Timberwolves (Getty)LaMelo Ball, the dynamic point guard, is set to join the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Charlotte Hornets in a significant trade, pending official league approval on July 6. The Charlotte Hornets will also send Josh Green to Minnesota, while they will receive power forward Naz Reid, an unprotected first-round draft pick in 2033, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030), and three future second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033), along with Josh Green. This move aims to bolster the Timberwolves' championship aspirations by adding Ball's exceptional offensive talent and ball-handling skills, particularly to complement Anthony Edwards, following their recent playoff exits. Ball, an All-Star in 2022, played 72 games last season averaging 20.1 points and 7.1 assists, but his six seasons with the Hornets were marked by injuries and no playoff appearances. The Hornets are expected to re-sign Coby White as their starting point guard and will generate an NBA-record trade exception of nearly $41 million as part of this complex transaction, which also involves Julius Randle moving from Minnesota to Brooklyn. In fullLaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota Timberwolves in blockbuster NBA draft dealThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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