# Hornets Trade LaMelo for Future

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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: 2026-06-26T04:35:52+00:00
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## Resource

The Charlotte Hornets stunned the NBA by trading All-Star LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves for Naz Reid, future picks, and draft swaps — a bold move that sparked debate but may actually set them up for long-term success. Ball’s departure leaves Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller as the new leaders, while Reid’s scoring and rebounding prowess plus his locked-in contract give Charlotte stability. With a young core and newfound assets, the Hornets are betting big on the future — and the league is watching closely to see if this gamble pays off. 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/193ba0d9a91526d5

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