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Hornets trade LaMelo Ball, Josh Green to Timberwolves for Naz Reid, draft picks, AP source says
By Steve Reed, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 5 min read
LaMelo Ball is the latest NBA star with a new home.The Charlotte Hornets agreed to trade Ball, their starting point guard, and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for power forward Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round draft pick, three first-round pick swaps and three future second-round...
Key takeaway The Hornets quickly moved to agree on a three-year, $74 million contract with new projected starting point guard Coby White following the trade, the person familiar with the situation told the AP.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The departure of LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets may have implications for local basketball fans in the Houston area, particularly those who follow the NBA's Western Conference teams. With Ball now heading to the Minnesota Timberwolves, his new team will face the Houston Rockets multiple times per season, potentially bringing a new level of excitement to those matchups. Given Ball's exceptional scoring ability and unique playing style, his presence in the Western Conference could elevate the competitiveness of the Rockets' games against the Timberwolves. Local fans may look forward to seeing Ball's dynamic scoring and playmaking abilities in person when the Timberwolves visit Houston. The trade also highlights the ongoing player movement and roster reshuffling that occurs in the NBA, which can have a ripple effect on the league's balance of power and create new storylines for fans to follow.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? LaMelo Ball is the latest NBA star with a new home.The Charlotte Hornets agreed to trade Ball, their starting point guard, and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for power forward Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round draft pick, three first-round pick swaps and three future second-round...
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