Timberwolves: Acquired Gs LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from Charlotte in exchange for F Naz Reid and draft considerations. Re-signed Gs Jaylen Clark and Ayo Dosunmo to a contract.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have completed a trade that sends forward Naz Reid and draft considerations to the Charlotte Hornets in return for guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green. The move adds a high‑scoring playmaker and a versatile wing to a roster that currently sits at 49–33, sixth in the Western Conference, with a power‑ranking of ten and a net rating of +3.4. The Wolves are on a two‑game winning streak after a recent five‑and‑five split over their last ten contests.

Ball brings a season average of 20.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 7.1 assists on 40.7% shooting from 72 games, offering an immediate boost to Minnesota’s offense. The team also re‑signed guards Jaylen Clark and Ayo Dosunmo, adding depth to the backcourt as the Wolves look to improve their standing and secure a stronger seed heading into the postseason.