Hornets: Acquired F Naz Reid and draft considerations from Minnesota Timberwolves for Gs LaMelo Ball and Josh Green.

The Hornets have completed a trade sending guard LaMelo Ball and forward Josh Green to Minnesota in exchange for forward Naz Reid and draft considerations. The move swaps a key backcourt piece for a frontcourt player who posted 13.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists over 77 games this season.

Charlotte sits at 44‑38, ninth in the Eastern Conference and ninth in the league's power rankings, with a net rating of +4.8 and a recent 6‑4 record over its last ten games. Adding Reid gives the Hornets additional size and scoring in the paint as they aim to solidify their playoff position; the draft assets provide flexibility for future roster moves. Watch how Reid integrates into the rotation and whether the loss of Ball's playmaking affects the team's offensive flow in the stretch run.