Naz Reid

The Charlotte Hornets traded Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and a 2023 first-round pick. Separately, the Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three future second-round picks. The Hornets also drafted Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. in the recent draft.

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Naz Reid and draft picks. LaMelo Ball, a 24-year-old All-Star, has a $203.9 million contract with the Hornets and averaged 20.1 points per game last season but has struggled with injuries. The trade creates an NBA-record $41 million trade exception for the Hornets and is part of broader league activity involving Julius Randle and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Charlotte Hornets traded franchise player LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for center Naz Reid and multiple draft picks, including an unprotected 2033 first-round pick. The trade aims to benefit the Hornets despite fan disappointment, as Ball's health and defensive limitations were concerns, while the team gains future assets and a two-way player in Reid.

The Charlotte Hornets are expected to sign free agent Coby White to a three-year, $74 million deal after trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The trade also provided Charlotte with center Naz Reid and multiple future draft picks. White, a North Carolina native, will step into a starting backcourt role with the Hornets.

LaMelo Ball was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, Josh Green, and multiple draft picks. The trade includes a 2033 unprotected first-round pick and several future swaps. The move follows recent trades involving Julius Randle and aims to pair Ball with Anthony Edwards for a championship pursuit.

The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for center Naz Reid and multiple future draft picks. The Hornets will now seek to fill the point guard vacancy, potentially re-signing Coby White, while building around rookies Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller. Miles Bridges' future with the team remains uncertain.

The Charlotte Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030), and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033). LaMelo Ball, who has three years left on his contract and is eligible for a $119.2 million extension, averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game over 72 regular-season games.