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Hornets trade LaMelo Ball, Josh Green to Timberwolves for Naz Reid, draft picks, AP source says
By Steve Reed, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 5 min read
LaMelo Ball is the latest NBA star with a new home.The Charlotte Hornets agreed to trade Ball, their starting point guard, and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for power forward Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round draft pick, three first-round pick swaps and three future second-round...
Key takeaway The Hornets quickly moved to agree on a three-year, $74 million contract with new projected starting point guard Coby White following the trade, the person familiar with the situation told the AP.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The trade of LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves has significant implications for the San Antonio community, particularly for local basketball fans who closely follow the NBA. As a major city in Texas, San Antonio has a strong affinity for basketball, and the movement of high-profile players like Ball can impact the local sports landscape. The creation of an NBA-record trade exception of nearly $41 million for the Hornets may also have a ripple effect on the San Antonio Spurs, who often compete with the Hornets for talent and resources. With the Spurs looking to rebuild and compete in the Western Conference, the Hornets' newfound financial flexibility could potentially alter the dynamics of the league and impact the Spurs' chances of attracting top players. As the NBA offseason continues to unfold, San Antonio fans will be watching closely to see how this trade and others like it shape the league and affect their hometown team.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? LaMelo Ball is the latest NBA star with a new home.The Charlotte Hornets agreed to trade Ball, their starting point guard, and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for power forward Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round draft pick, three first-round pick swaps and three future second-round...
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