Who Should I Trade?
Jalen Smith for LaMelo Ball (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| LaMelo Ball G - MIN  | Jalen Smith F - CHI  | |
Expert |
100% Recommended by 7 of 7 experts |
0% Recommended by 0 of 7 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | # 23 | ‐ |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | OUT |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | # 31 | # 142 |
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 12 | # 226 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | # 44 | # 93 |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 21 | ‐ |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 14 | # 233 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 36 | # 216 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 13 | # 235 |
| LaMelo Ball G - MIN | Jalen Smith F - CHI | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 1,505 | 962 |
| Field Goals Made | 406 | 190 |
| Field Goals Att | 1,003 | 408 |
| Field Goals % | .405 | .466 |
| Three Points Made | 179 | 72 |
| Three Points Att | 528 | 222 |
| Three Points % | .339 | .324 |
| Free Throws Made | 193 | 72 |
| Free Throws Att | 229 | 89 |
| Free Throws % | .843 | .809 |
| Offensive Rebound | 47 | 89 |
| Rebounds | 232 | 357 |
| Assists | 347 | 65 |
| Turnovers | 167 | 37 |
| Steals | 54 | 17 |
| Blocks | 13 | 44 |
| Points | 1,184 | 524 |
| LaMelo Ball G - MIN | Jalen Smith F - CHI | |
| 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 | Jalen Smith has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Ari Koslow Thu, Mar 26th | |
| 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 Smith (calf) ready to go for Monday's game against the Rockets. Nate Miller - FantasyPros Mon, Mar 23rd | |
| 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 Smith is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets. Ari Koslow Sun, Mar 22nd | |
| 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 | Jalen Smith has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Cavaliers. Ari Koslow Thu, Mar 19th | |
| 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 | Smith is managing a right calf strain heading into Thursday's back-to-back second leg against the Cavaliers, putting his availability in question. Bruno Mulé Thu, Mar 19th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
