Who Should I Trade?
Jalen Duren for LaMelo Ball (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| LaMelo Ball G - MIN  | Jalen Duren C - DET  | |
Expert |
86% Recommended by 6 of 7 experts |
14% Recommended by 1 of 7 experts |
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| Rest of Season | # 23 | # 43 |
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| Injury Alert | - | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | # 31 | # 37 |
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 12 | # 52 |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 21 | # 58 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 14 | # 48 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 36 | # 44 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 13 | # 54 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | # 44 | # 43 |
| LaMelo Ball G - MIN | Jalen Duren C - DET | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 1,505 | 2,034 |
| Field Goals Made | 406 | 378 |
| Field Goals Att | 1,003 | 546 |
| Field Goals % | .405 | .692 |
| Three Points Made | 179 | 0 |
| Three Points Att | 528 | 0 |
| Three Points % | .339 | .000 |
| Free Throws Made | 193 | 162 |
| Free Throws Att | 229 | 242 |
| Free Throws % | .843 | .669 |
| Offensive Rebound | 47 | 277 |
| Rebounds | 232 | 807 |
| Assists | 347 | 209 |
| Turnovers | 167 | 136 |
| Steals | 54 | 54 |
| Blocks | 13 | 89 |
| Points | 1,184 | 918 |
| LaMelo Ball G - MIN | Jalen Duren C - DET | |
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| LaMelo Ball G - MIN | Jalen Duren C - DET | |
| News | ||
| 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. Garrett Ball Thu, Jun 25th | The Pistons' negotiations with Jalen Duren are at a standstill right now. Ari Koslow Wed, Jul 22nd | |
| The Timberwolves and Raptors have emerged as two of the teams with trade interest in Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball. Ari Koslow Wed, Jun 24th | Jalen Duren is scheduled to meet with the Lakers again on Wednesday. Ari Koslow Wed, Jul 1st | |
| 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. Garrett Ball Mon, Apr 13th | Jalen Duren has a call scheduled with the Lakers on Tuesday to discuss potential sign-and-trade scenarios. Diego Sandoval Mon, Jun 29th | |
| 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. Ari Koslow Wed, Apr 8th | The Kings are expected to meet with Jalen Duren on Tuesday to discuss a potential sign-and-trade. Ari Koslow Mon, Jun 29th | |
| 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. David Leisering Mon, Apr 6th | Jalen Duren is expected to explore sign-and-trade options after he and his camp were underwhelmed by the Pistons initial offer. Sam Amick of The Athletic noted Duren and the team are at an impasse after a season of mixed results. On the one hand, Duren had a great 2025-26 season, but floundered in the playoffs. Given that, the team is hesitant to hand him the massive contract he is now eligible for because of his All-NBA selection. Garrett Ball Fri, Jun 26th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
