# Hornets Trade LaMelo for Future | Charlotte Hornets News

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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: 2026-07-12T22:47:34+00:00
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The Charlotte Hornets stunned fans by trading star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, acquiring big man Naz Reid in return. Despite a breakthrough season fueled by Ball’s leadership, Hornets president Jeff Peterson called it one of the toughest decisions he’s ever made — driven by a long-term vision to build a playoff-contending team. Peterson praised Ball as a phenomenal talent and person, but stressed the move was about organizational growth. This bold pivot signals a new era for Charlotte — one that could either redefine their future or prove risky, depending on how the pieces fall. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/684c9e25f9cf03e0

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