The Charlotte Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and wing Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for forward-center Naz Reid and a series of draft picks.
The move sends Ball, one of Charlotte’s most prominent players, to a Timberwolves team adding a high-profile playmaker to its backcourt. Green also joins Minnesota as part of the deal, giving the Timberwolves another perimeter option.
Charlotte receives Reid, a versatile frontcourt player, along with multiple draft assets. The trade represents a significant change in direction for the Hornets, who are moving on from the former All-Star guard while adding both an established rotation player and future picks.
For Minnesota, the acquisition of Ball is a major addition to its roster, while Charlotte’s return centers on Reid and draft capital as the franchise reshapes its personnel.