Minnesota Timberwolves acquire LaMelo Ball in multi‑pick deal

The Minnesota Timberwolves completed a blockbuster trade that sends point guard LaMelo Ball and forward Josh Green to Minnesota in exchange for forward Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first‑round pick, three first‑round pick swaps (2028‑2030) and three second‑round picks (2029, 2032, 2033). The move is aimed at giving Anthony Edwards a co‑star and bolstering the Wolves' offense.

At the same time, star guard Anthony Edwards has downplayed ongoing trade speculation. "Multiple sources close to Edwards dismissed the chatter as just that," reported the Star Tribune, adding that he and his team consider Minnesota the "ideal" situation and he is not seeking a change of scenery.