Timberwolves land LaMelo Ball in blockbuster Naz Reid swap with Hornets
Minnesota sends Reid and a mountain of picks to Charlotte for Ball and Green, flipping both franchises’ futures.
The Minnesota Timberwolves landed LaMelo Ball in a blockbuster trade with the Charlotte Hornets, sending Naz Reid, three first-round pick swaps, three second-round pick swaps, and a 2033 unprotected first-rounder to Charlotte in exchange for Ball and Josh Green. The deal reshapes both rosters mid-offseason, giving Minnesota a proven star guard in Ball while freeing up cap space and roster flexibility. Charlotte, meanwhile, absorb Reid’s rim-running potential and a mountain of future draft capital, positioning themselves for a rebuild anchored by Reid’s frontcourt presence and a deep well of picks.
