Minnesota Timberwolves trade Naz Reid to Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball, Josh Green
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Naz Reid to the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green, according to ESPN.
Breaking: The Charlotte Hornets are trading LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves 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), sources tell @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/gR2mJ2LAS1
— ESPN (@espn) June 25, 2026
The Minnesota Center-Forward, Naz Reid, #11, has been with the Timberwolves for seven years, originally signing with the franchise in July 2019.
The Hornets will also receive a 20-33 unprotected first-round draft pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three future second-round picks.
The league has yet to officially approve the deal.
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