G - Minnesota Timberwolves
- 6' 7"
- 180 lbs
- Age 25
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- G #13
- Best / Worst
- #12 / #14
- ADP
- #1
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- PG,SG
- ESPN
- PG
- CBS
- PG
Availability
LaMelo Ball has been traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 first round pick, three first round pick swaps, and three second round picks. Charlotte is also sending Josh Green to Minnesota.
Fantasy Impact
This is a massive trade for the Hornets who are coming off of a promising year with their young core. Now that will need to be rebuilt, and LaMelo will look to give the Timberwolves a fierce backcourt duo alongside Anthony Edwards. He won’t be the No.1 option for a team anymore, but Ant should open things up for LaMelo on offense.
The Timberwolves and Raptors have emerged as two of the teams with trade interest in Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball.
Fantasy Impact
These trade rumors have come up shortly after the NBA Draft. They remain rumors for now, but it is a situation to monitor closely as Ball could potentially be on the move.
LaMelo Ball scored 19 points (7-19 FG, 5-16 3P) with seven rebounds, six assists, two steals, and a block in the Hornets’ 110-96 win over the Knicks on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Ball was raining threes all night, but wasn’t particularly efficient with it, though it wasn’t awful either. Still, he’s looking good heading into their play-in matchup against the Heat.
LaMelo Ball scored 36 points (12-24 FG, 6-15 3PT, 6-6 FT) to go along with five rebounds, six assists and one steal in the Hornets 113-102 loss against the Celtics.
Fantasy Impact
Ball has now combined to score 71 points in his last two games. His ceiling has remained high all season when he has stayed healthy.
LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 35 points (13-22 FG, 7-14 3PT, 2-2 FT) and added three rebounds, eight assists, and a steal in the Hornets' 122-108 win over Minnesota on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Ball recorded his eighth 30-point game of the season and his 35 points on Sunday were his most since scoring 37 in a win over Washington on February 22. It was also the eighth time this year that he hit at least seven three-pointers in a game. Meanwhile, Ball's eight assists extended his streak to four straight games with at least eight dimes. He is averaging 22.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 9.3 assists in three games this month.
