# LaMelo Ball Trade Reaction | Kawhi Leonard Trade Rumors

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Podcast: [Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hardwood-knocks-an-nba-podcast-47033)
Published: 2026-06-26T09:00:21+00:00
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## Resource

Dan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report break down their reaction to LaMelo Ball getting traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After that, they gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Los Angeles Clippers. Follow Bryan HERE: https://bsky.app/profile/btoporek.bsky.social. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:09 - LaMelo trade details 4:40 - Impact of the trade for the Timberwolves 39:52 - Impact of the trade on the Hornets 1:04:57 - Clippers offseason vitals 1:06:50 - Clippers direction 1:13:01 - Kawhi trade rumors 1:29:01 - Darius Garland’s future 1:36:50 - Bennedict Mathurin restricted free agency 1:39:38 - Biggest needs and targets SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶 SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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