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Hornets Ship LaMelo Ball to Wolves in High-Risk, High-Reward Swap
sports18 days ago

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
Hornets emerge as potential destination in Jaylen Brown trade saga
nba18 days ago

Hornets emerge as potential destination in Jaylen Brown trade saga

Jaylen Brown trade rumors are heating up as the Celtics explore a big return; a new suitor—Charlotte Hornets—has emerged after Charlotte acquired Naz Reid, with Miles Bridges discussed as a potential wing swap. Shams Charania says the Hornets intend to keep Reid, while Boston is reportedly seeking up to four first-round picks. Any deal would have to address Brown’s $57 million cap hit and Bridges’ past, and could involve a three-team arrangement.

via 98.5 The Sports Hub|
#boston-celtics#charlotte-hornets#jaylen-brown
Wolves land LaMelo Ball in blockbuster Hornets swap, reshaping their core
nba19 days ago

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
Wolves Intensify LaMelo Ball Pursuit in High-Stakes Trade Talks
sports19 days ago

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
LaMelo Ball Heads to Minnesota as Wolves Overhaul Core
sports19 days ago

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
Wembanyama cleared to play in pivotal Game 5 after no suspension
sports2 months ago

Wembanyama cleared to play in pivotal Game 5 after no suspension

The NBA decided not to suspend Victor Wembanyama for elbowing Naz Reid in Game 4, upgrading the foul to Flagrant 2 and ejecting him; he will play in Game 5 against the Timberwolves as the series remains tied at 2-2 after Minnesota's 114-109 win. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson defended Wembanyama's handling of physicality and called for protection as the series shifts back to San Antonio.

via Fox News|
#flagrant-2#game-5#naz-reid
Wembanyama escapes suspension after playoff ejection
sports2 months ago

Wembanyama escapes suspension after playoff ejection

The NBA concluded Victor Wembanyama will not be suspended or fined after a Flagrant 2 elbow to Naz Reid and a subsequent ejection in the playoff game. Postseason suspensions are based on a points system, and Wembanyama isn’t near the threshold, so no further discipline was issued. Despite the ejection, Minnesota evened the series with a 114-109 win in Game 4, setting up Game 5 in San Antonio for Tuesday.

via NBC Sports|
#flagrant-2#naz-reid#nba