Sources: Hornets trade Ball, Green to Timberwolves for Reid, picks
The NBA community is reacting to a major trade sending LaMelo Ball from the Hornets to the Timberwolves.
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In exchange, the Timberwolves are sending Naz Reid and draft picks to the Hornets. Coverage from ESPN, The Guardian, Bleacher Report, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the shock felt across the NBA world.
Some reports question Minnesota's thought process behind the move, while others describe the Timberwolves as "title-hunting." Future focus remains on the specific details of the Hornets' return and the integration of Ball alongside Anthony Edwards in Minnesota.
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Quick answers
Who was traded to the Timberwolves?
LaMelo Ball and Green were traded to the Timberwolves.
What did the Hornets receive in the trade?
The Hornets received Naz Reid and draft picks.
How has the NBA community reacted to the news?
Reports from Yahoo Sports indicate the NBA world was shocked, with some questioning the logic of the trade.
Coverage (8)
- Copy of Sources: Hornets' Ball to Wolves for Reid, picks www.espn.com · 2h ago
- LaMelo Ball Era Ends in Charlotte After Blockbuster Timberwolves Trade Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Grading Blockbuster LaMelo Ball-Naz Reid Trade Between Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets Bleacher Report · 5h ago broke it first
- Is LaMelo Ball worth the risk for Timberwolves? Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Title-hunting Timberwolves reportedly add LaMelo Ball in trade with Hornets The Guardian · 5h ago
- ‘This makes no sense to me’: NBA world shocked by LaMelo Ball trade Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- LaMelo Ball trade grades: The Hornets' logic makes sense, but what is Minnesota's thought process? Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- LaMelo Ball Traded to Anthony Edwards' T-Wolves for Naz Reid; Rumors on Hornets' Return Revealed Bleacher Report · 5h ago broke it first
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