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Hornets Rebuild After Ball Trade | Charlotte Hornets News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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- 108
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Summary
The Charlotte Hornets just pulled off a blockbuster move, shipping off star LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves — a seismic shift that signals a bold new direction. With Ball and fellow key player Miles Bridges both gone, GM Mitch Kupchak is rebuilding around young talents like Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel, while adding versatile big man Naz Reid. The trade also handed Charlotte a massive $40M trade exception, giving them serious flexibility to reshape the roster mid-season. Kupchak admits the moves are tough and unpopular, but he’s laser-focused on long-term success — not social media noise. This is the Hornets’ chance to redefine their identity and become a true playoff contender. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3f8e9f6f03f51794