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Hornets Trade LaMelo for Future | Charlotte Hornets News
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- Jul 15, 2026
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- 93
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Summary
The Charlotte Hornets pulled off a bold, future-focused trade, sending LaMelo Ball to Minnesota for Naz Reid, a 2033 first-round pick, and a haul of future draft assets. Team president Jeff Peterson admitted the move won’t win over fans—but insisted it’s essential for building a championship contender, not just a play-in team. With Reid set to start, the Hornets are betting big on long-term growth, even as they bid farewell to a star who never saw playoff action despite his elite talent. 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/763893f3ec6bb484