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sports-nba21 hours ago•5 min saved

LaMelo Ball Traded to Minnesota in Blockbuster Four-Team NBA Deal

In a four-team blockbuster, the Minnesota Timberwolves land LaMelo Ball (along with Josh Green and Isaiah Evans’s draft rights), Brooklyn nets Julius Randle and Joshua Jefferson’s rights, while the Chicago Bulls acquire Nic Claxton and the Charlotte Hornets receive Naz Reid, Mouhamadou Gueye, Matteo Spagnolo’s draft rights and a large bundle of future picks and pick swaps. The trade also creates the NBA’s largest trade‑exception (~$40.77 million) for Ball’s outgoing salary, with all sides confirming the deal after salary‑matching adjustments and a July 9 finalization following Gueye’s trade restriction. Nets GM Sean Marks publicly praised the move as part of retooling Brooklyn’s roster.

via Hoops Rumors|

#draft-rights #four-team-trade #julius-randle

sports12 days ago•5 min saved

LaMelo Ball Could Spark a 30-Point Season for Anthony Edwards

Minnesota trades for LaMelo Ball to maximize Anthony Edwards by freeing him to play off the ball and thrive as a movement shooter. Ball’s elite playmaking should create open catch-and-shoot looks for Edwards, potentially pushing him toward 30 ppg while boosting three-point efficiency, as the Timberwolves pursue a championship window in Edwards’ prime.

via Sports Illustrated|

#anthony-edwards #catch-and-shoot-threes #lamelo-ball

sports14 days ago•29 min saved

Ball in Minnesota: A High-Stakes Push to Elevate Anthony Edwards

MinnPost’s Britt Robson analyzes Minnesota’s blockbuster deal sending Naz Reid and draft assets to Charlotte for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green, arguing Ball could unlock Anthony Edwards by providing elite playmaking and off-ball shooting while Gobert anchors defense. But durability concerns, Ball’s shot selection, and questions about fit and culture make it a high-risk, potentially game-changing move for the Timberwolves’ timeline.

via MinnPost|

#anthony-edwards #lamelo-ball #nba

sports15 days ago•2 min saved

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Offer Examined in Timberwolves’ Ball Sweepstakes

Before finalizing the LaMelo Ball deal, Minnesota reportedly discussed a Brown swap with Boston, proposing a Gobert–Naz Reid–plus-picks package that would have sent Brown to Boston in exchange for Ball-related assets; Boston had been shopping Brown after Giannis pursuit, but Minnesota ultimately kept Gobert and moved forward with the Ball trade with Charlotte, reshaping both teams’ futures.

via Sports Illustrated|

#boston-celtics #jaylen-brown #lamelo-ball

sports15 days ago•5 min saved

Hornets Ship LaMelo Ball to Wolves in High-Risk, High-Reward Swap

Charlotte trades LaMelo Ball to Minnesota for Naz Reid, a future first-round pick, three future first-round swaps, and three second-round picks, a package that sparked debate. The piece notes Ball's strong playmaking and efficiency when surrounded by shooters and rebounders, alongside durability concerns, and suggests the Hornets may have lowered their ceiling while Minnesota bets on a high-variance scorer to pair with Anthony Edwards.

via SB Nation|

#charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball #minnesota-timberwolves

sports15 days ago•12 min saved

Timberwolves go all-in for LaMelo Ball, pairing him with Edwards as Hornets cash out

Minnesota traded away multiple picks and salaries to land LaMelo Ball, hoping to pair him with Anthony Edwards for a dynamic backcourt while Charlotte cashes in with cap relief and a $40 million trade exception. The deal underscores a high-risk, asset-churn approach that could either unlock Minnesota’s window to win or deepen their long-term draft-pick deficit, depending on Ball’s health and fit.

via The New York Times|

#anthony-edwards #charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball

entertainment15 days ago•45 min saved

LaVar Ball says Tina Ball filed for divorce after nearly 30 years together

LaVar Ball revealed Tina Ball has filed for divorce after almost three decades of marriage and that the couple has separated. He said Tina wants to pursue a different path, noted her health challenges including a stroke, and indicated he has moved on, without sharing details about a new partner.

via Yahoo|

#divorce #entertainment #lamelo-ball

sports15 days ago•4 min saved

LaMelo Ball Trade Brings Big-Question Playmaking to Minnesota

In a Q&A with The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov, the piece analyzes LaMelo Ball’s blockbuster move to Minnesota, addressing off-court incidents and injury risk, and explores how Ball’s elite playmaking could fit with Anthony Edwards under coach Chris Finch—offering a high-upside but uncertain outlook for the Timberwolves.

via Canis Hoopus|

#anthony-edwards #hornets #lamelo-ball

nba16 days ago•45 min saved

Wolves land LaMelo Ball in blockbuster Hornets swap, reshaping their core

Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly acquire LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Naz Reid and multiple draft picks, continuing a years-long Wolves makeover and reshuffling their frontcourt around Gobert while pairing Ball with Anthony Edwards. The Hornets receive Reid and picks, but Ball’s departure tests their offense, with Coby White likely stepping in and Reid providing floor spacing as Charlotte recalibrates its core.

via NBA.com|

#charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball #naz-reid

sports16 days ago•12 min saved

Ball vs Brown, Morant, LeBron: Offseason Trade Buzz Expands Across the NBA

Offseason buzz swirls as Minnesota reportedly preferred LaMelo Ball over Jaylen Brown in talks with Boston, though the Celtics remain open to trades; a Lakers–Cavaliers sign-and-trade for LeBron James faces cap hurdles and practical questions; Ja Morant’s market looks muted due to his remaining contract years; the Pistons showed interest in Austin Reaves before Reaves came off the board and are now pursuing Tyler Herro, as teams across the league weigh bold moves.

via HoopsRumors.com|

#lamelo-ball #nba #off-season

sports16 days ago•9 min saved

Timberwolves land LaMelo Ball to pair with Anthony Edwards in blockbuster trade

Minnesota lands LaMelo Ball (and Josh Green) from Charlotte for Naz Reid and a hefty draft package, pairing Ball with Anthony Edwards to give Edwards his best backcourt mate and a high-upside, risk-heavy offense. Charlotte rebuilds around Kon Knueppel, Coby White and Brandon Miller with significant draft capital, but Hornets fans lose Ball; Rudy Gobert could face more defensive load in a smaller lineup, and Tim Connelly earns credit for a bold, high-reward maneuver.

via CBS Sports|

#anthony-edwards #charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball

sports16 days ago•3 min saved

LaVar Ball confirms 30-year marriage ends; says he’s found someone else

LaVar Ball said Tina left him after 30 years of marriage and filed for divorce, adding that he has found someone else. He reflected on their long relationship and Tina’s past stroke, while their sons Lonzo and LaMelo continue with basketball careers.

via New York Post|

#divorce #lamelo-ball #lavar-ball

sports16 days ago•4 min saved

Wolves Intensify LaMelo Ball Pursuit in High-Stakes Trade Talks

The Minnesota Timberwolves are aggressively pursuing Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball, with insiders citing serious interest and multiple potential paths to a deal, including a Gobert-for-Ball swap or a salary-matching trade involving Julius Randle and the Nets that could still involve Naz Reid; the chatter surfaced late on Wednesday as teams weigh cap implications and Donte DiVincenzo’s rehab status, with several scenarios under consideration but nothing finalized.

via Sports Illustrated|

#charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball #minnesota-timberwolves

sports16 days ago•16 min saved

LaMelo Ball Heads to Minnesota as Wolves Overhaul Core

Charlotte Hornets trade LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to Minnesota for Naz Reid, the Timberwolves’ unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round swaps (2028–2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033), with the deal potentially folded into Minnesota’s Julius Randle salary-matching trade and finalized after the new league year opens. Ball, healthy in 2025–26 and a former ROY, gives Charlotte a marquee asset; Reid provides frontcourt shooting as Charlotte rebuilds around Miller and Knueppel. Minnesota retools around Ball with Edwards and Dosunmu while Gobert anchors the defense, and the Hornets create a massive traded-player exception to pursue further moves.

via HoopsRumors.com|

#charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball #minnesota-timberwolves

sports16 days ago•10 min saved

LaMelo Ball Trade Watch: Five Viable Landing Spots Emerge

Charlotte Hornets are reportedly shopping LaMelo Ball, with ESPN citing interest from five potential suitors—Minnesota, Toronto, Portland, Detroit, and Milwaukee—as analysts assess fit, timelines and salary hurdles. The piece evaluates plausible packages ranging from Gobert- or Reid-centered ideas in Minnesota to Collin Murray-Boyles or draft-capital options in Toronto, plus Portland’s, Detroit’s and Milwaukee’s considerations. Ball reportedly wants to stay in Charlotte, but the rising trade chatter reflects a dynamic market for a young, high-upside guard with injury history and a max extension looming.

via CBS Sports|

#charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball #minnesota-timberwolves