LaMelo Ball TRADED to the Timberwolves?! | Instant Reaction
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Deuce & Mo: A Sacramento Kings, NBA & WNBA podcast
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What is happening in the NBA? We have a huge trade that went down last night. Rumors flying around that, hey, the Hornets aren't shopping LaMelo Ball, but some teams are offering stuff. Toronto, Minnesota. Then I wake up this morning and boom, Minnesota has landed LaMelo Ball in a trade.
Wild. So then the first question you ask, you're like, okay, what did Minnesota give up for LaMelo Ball?
Well, let's break it down. LaMelo and Josh Green going to Minnesota. The Hornets get Nas Reed, a Wolves fan favorite. Yep. A 20-33 unprotected first. Three first-round pick swaps in 28, 29, and 30 in three seconds. It also created a $40 million trade exemption. So the Hornets sell high on LaMelo Ball, and Minnesota has their all-in move. They have, like, no first-round picks here whatsoever. through like 2032 because their 2031 was in the dillingham trade on draft night that's now in possession of the sacramento king so lamello and backcourt a reality show whatever you want to call it there's so much to go over here from both sides where do you want to start hornets minnesota
Minnesota? Let's start with Minnesota. Because the name, the back horse that you just went over, it's like, yeah, it's exciting when you see those two names together, but you're also like, really like this is how it's going to work. But at the same time, I think something that we talked about a lot with Lomelo ball last year was the maturity of his game. Obviously putting Kong nipple next to him. You just felt like his game had, uh, was a little bit more polished. So just curious to see where it could be next to now, Anthony Edwards, who won't have to dribble through doubles 24, seven bodies, all the things.
Point guard's been a weakness for this Minnesota team the last couple of years. Of course, Conley getting older. And then last year, you know, it was Dante DiVincenzo. He's going to be out at least for most of the year. Next year, Conley is a free agent. Like, it's been a major weakness for them. So in the last couple of days, you get rid of Nas Reed and Randall. You re-sign Ayo Dosumu, who's a, you know, was a good pickup for them. And now LaMelo Ball. Um... Yet to that point, what LaMelo did last year, I think one of the most important things, he was actually able to stay on the floor.
Yeah.
And I think if there's like a big concern with him is like durability. Can he stay on the floor? Last year, he played 72 games.
Awesome.
let's go over the others. 47, 22, 36, 75, 51. So like, this has been a problem throughout his career. So that's like an area where you're like, okay, he's got to stay healthy and on the floor. Yeah. But when he was on the floor, it was beyond productive. Yeah. Charlotte's offense, and I know they missed the playoffs for the 10th consecutive year, was unbelievable, especially after January 1st. They were number one in offense. They were number five in defense. They had a 33-16 record after January 1st. And who was the engine there? So like, yeah, what you're talking about, Anthony Edwards, especially come playoff times. It was like, Hey, we're just going to get the ball out of your hands. You're not really that healthy right now.
You're fighting through things. You don't really trust anybody else at this point.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–5:43
2
What were the exact terms of the LaMelo Ball trade to the Timberwolves?
5:43–11:07
3
Why did Minnesota decide to give up Naz Reid and multiple draft assets for Ball?
11:07–13:24
4
How will LaMelo Ball’s skill set complement Anthony Edwards in Minnesota’s backcourt?
13:24–14:41
5
What front‑court options does the Wolves have after moving Naz Reid?
14:41–23:01
6
How does the trade impact the Charlotte Hornets’ roster and future plans?
23:01–26:53
7
What does the $40 million trade exemption and draft‑pick swaps mean for Minnesota’s long‑term flexibility?
26:53–30:04
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