Hornets Ship LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves in Blockbuster Trade
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to trade star guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, a stunning deal revealed Thursday, June 25, 2026.
The move sends the 24-year-old former Rookie of the Year and three-time All-Star to Minnesota after four seasons in Charlotte. Specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed at the time of the announcement.
Neither franchise immediately released details on additional players, draft picks or financial considerations involved in the agreement. The trade remains subject to NBA league approval.
Ball averaged 23.9 points, 8.5 assists and 6.1 rebounds last season, anchoring a young Hornets roster that finished outside the Eastern Conference playoff picture. His arrival gives the Timberwolves a dynamic backcourt presence next to All-NBA big man Anthony Edwards.
Team representatives declined further comment until the deal becomes official.
Source: New York Post
