Hornets Trade LaMelo Ball & Josh Green To Timberwolves

Charlotte Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three second-round picks (2029, 2032, and 2033), and first-round pick swap rights in 2028, 2029, and 2030, according to ESPN.

The blockbuster deal marks the end of Ball's tenure in Charlotte after five seasons. Minnesota adds a former All-Star playmaker to pair with Anthony Edwards, while the Hornets acquire the reigning Sixth Man of the Year in Reid and a substantial package of future draft assets as they continue to reshape their roster.