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Timberwolves overhaul roster with LaMelo Ball acquisition

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have undergone a significant roster overhaul following a second-round playoff exit against the San Antonio Spurs. In a blockbuster four-team trade, team president Tim Connelly sent Naz Reid and a package of assets—including three first-round pick swaps (2028–2030), three second-round picks, and an unprotected 2033 first-round pick—to the Charlotte Hornets for point guard LaMelo Ball and swingman Josh Green. The deal also saw Julius Randle move to the Brooklyn Nets. To foster chemistry within this new, perimeter-oriented identity, Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball reportedly funded a team training trip to Paris for workouts and bonding. Head coach Chris Finch has expressed optimism, noting that the acquisition should restore Edwards to a natural off-ball role and improve perimeter shooting efficiency. Finch previously described the prior reliance on Edwards as a “disservice” to the offense. Following the trade, Timberwolves general manager Tim Connelly expressed championship confidence, stating, “Why not us? Every year it's been a different champion for a long time now.” However, the team faces challenges regarding its depleted draft capital and a potential loss of physical frontcourt presence. ~~To address rotation vacancies and salary cap constraints, players such as Ayo Dosunmu, Trey Lyles, Josh Green, and Donte DiVincenzo have been identified as potential assets. In Charlotte,~~ As the 2026-27 season approaches, the Hornets ~~are rebuilding around Coby White, Kon Knueppel, and Brandon Miller, adding depth~~ released a “Reel Access” video detailing the trade, with ~~players such as Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and Dennis Schroder. Hornets head coach Charles Lee~~ general manager Jeff Peterson noting the offer met the franchise’s valuation for Ball. In Minnesota, Anthony Edwards has expressed ~~confidence in~~ excitement about the ~~new direction, stating, “We’re going~~ partnership, jokingly comparing himself and Ball to ~~surprise some people. We’ll be better than people think.”~~ characters from “The Incredibles.” Concurrently, PUMA revealed the MB. 06 ‘Shooting Star’ edition of Ball’s sixth signature shoe to coincide with his move to the Timberwolves.

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