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Why did Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves? President explains ‘most difficult’ decision

Many were surprised when the Charlotte Hornets recently opted to trade point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for a package centered around big man Naz Reid.

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Jeff Peterson Targeted Naz Reid 'For Years' — He Explains Why

While most Hornets fans would believe the team didn’t receive equal value in return for guard LaMelo Ball, president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson would beg to differ.

LaMelo Ball News / Ball Exclusives / July 12

Charlotte Hornets GM defends LaMelo Ball trade: ‘We’re in a great position’

The Charlotte Hornets are already a different team than they were at the end of last season, largely due to a blockbuster trade in which they sent franchise star LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three second-round picks and three first-round pick swaps.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / July 11

Hornets Executive Explains LaMelo Ball Trade

The Hornets pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the summer when they agreed to trade LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves on June 25. With the expanded four-team deal finally being finalized on Friday, Charlotte president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson was able to explain his rationale for the move, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.

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Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / July 11

Recap/Analysis: Hornets summer league win streak snapped by Pelicans

The Charlotte Hornets played a brutal second half and squandered a double digit lead to lose their first summer league game in a couple of years. The Hornets got off to a blistering start led by Liam McNeeley and Tidjane Salaün and broke open a double digit lead within the first few minutes of the game.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 11

Hornets Blow 18-Point Lead, Falter Late in First Summer League Loss in Two Years

Momentum in basketball is everything. When you have it, you can do no wrong. When you don’t? Well, ask the Charlotte Hornets. After opening up an 18-point lead on the New Orleans Pelicans, Buzz City failed to drop the hammer in the second half, and that proved to be their downfall.

Brandon Miller News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Will Hornets sign Brandon Miller to contract extension?

Set to enter his fourth NBA season, Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller is now eligible to sign an extension with the club that selected him with the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Alabama.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 11

Full Details of the Hornets' Four-Team Trade: Every Pick and Player Charlotte Received

Well, the LaMelo Ball era in Charlotte is now officially behind us. I think after what we witnessed with the Mark Williams rescinded trade and the current deal sending Kawhi Leonard to Toronto being put on pause, there were some Hornets fans holding out hope that something would fall through and Ball would remain in Buzz City.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Timberwolves drop ice-cold LaMelo Ball hype video

LaMelo Ball is officially coming to the Land of 10,000 Lakes. The huge four-team trade that saw the Minnesota Timberwolves acquire LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets has been finalized at long last, allowing for the franchise and fan base alike to wax poetic.

Christian Anderson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 10

Hornets Rookie Christian Anderson Takes Growing Pains in Stride, Says He's Up for Challenge

Ten miles off the Las Vegas strip, Hornets rookie Christian Anderson was deep in film study. Sitting alongside assistant coach Ryan Frazier, the two spent about a half hour after practice analyzing his play against the Orlando Magic in his summer league debut.

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The Hornets and Timberwolves Swap of LaMelo Ball and Naz Reid is Now Official

The Charlotte Hornets officially announced Friday afternoon that the team acquired Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, three second-round picks, the draft rights to Matteo Spagnolo, and Mouhamadou Gueye in a four-team trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago Bulls, and Brooklyn Nets.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / July 10

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball trade nearly official, clearing way for Suns’ moves

The Hornets’ blockbuster trade sending LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves is expected to become official on Friday. And that will be good news for more than just the Hornets and Timberwolves.

Hannes Steinbach News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 10

Hannes Steinbach Stars in First Summer League Action as a Hornet

Liam McNeeley said it as plain as he could after the Charlotte Hornets' Summer League opening win over the Orlando Magic: "That boy can rebound." Hannes

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 10

The Hornets' Rookie Report Card After Their Summer League Debuts

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and for that matter, neither are NBA careers. There are ups and downs, and plenty of setbacks, especially when one’s journey is beginning.

Liam McNeeley News / At The Hive / July 10

Recap/Analysis: Hornets beat Magic in summer league opener

Liam McNeeley hit seven threes as part of his 28 points to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a comeback win over the Orlando Magic, 86-74. Liam McNeeley picked up where he left off last summer league, scoring an and-1 and a three to open the game.

Liam McNeeley News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 9

Liam McNeeley Powers Hornets in Summer League Opening Win Over Magic

In a quasi-rematch of their play-in game debacle this past spring, the Charlotte Hornets avenged their loss to the Orlando Magic, beating them in their Summer League opener Thursday, 86-74.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / July 9

Hornets rookies have opposite performances in Summer League

Hornets' first-round picks have opposite performances in Summer League debuts

Thursday night marked the first game of the NBA Summer League for the Charlotte Hornets, meaning the debuts of their two first-round picks, Christian Anderson and Hannes Steinbach.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / July 9

Kon Knueppel Discusses Hornets’ Aftermath Of Trading LaMelo Ball And Miles Bridges

The Charlotte Hornets have traded their two franchise cornerstones, LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, while acquiring veteran pieces like Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and Naz Reid, after spending multiple years building around that duo.

Jeff Peterson News / Hoops Wire / July 8

NBA Notes: Lakers, roster, Hornets, Jeff Peterson, Hawks, Tim Bontemps

The Lakers may have done the bulk of their offseason shopping last week, but don’t expect them to be finished. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles still views the back end of its roster as “critical” heading into next season.

Tosan Evbuomwan News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

Hornets Waive Tosan Evbuomwan

July 6: Ten days after his release was first reported, Evbuomwan has been placed on waivers by the Hornets, according to the NBA’s transaction log. June 25: The Hornets are waiving forward Tosan Evbuomwan, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link).

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

Hornets Sign Steinbach, Anderson To Rookie Scale Contracts

The Hornets have agreed to rookie scale contracts with Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr., according to a press release from the team. Steinbach, the No.