# Hornets Trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves

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Podcast: [Charlotte Hornets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-hornets-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7654869)
Published: 2026-06-25T14:05:48+00:00
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Charlotte Hornets shock fans by trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a deal that’s sparking fire across the NBA world. Ball heads to Minnesota alongside Josh Green to join Anthony Edwards, while the Hornets land Naz Reid, a 2033 first-round pick, three future first-round swaps, and three second-round picks. Critics slam the move as a disastrous gamble, calling it a betrayal of the team’s patient rebuild and a massive blow to their core identity. With Ball—their best player—gone and the return deemed meager, many fear this trade could stall—or even reverse—the franchise’s progress, leaving the new head coach with a mountain to climb. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aca0ffe95017e18b

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