LaMelo Ball

The Hornets suddenly have a lot more offensive talent. What they may not have is someone who organizes all of it. ESPN identified Charlotte’s biggest roster hole as a pass-first playmaker after the team traded LaMelo Ball to Minnesota over the summer. Ball led the Hornets in assists in each of the past six seasons […] The post Hornets may have plenty of offense, but ESPN sees one thing missing appeared first on Hoops Wire.

AMES, IA - OCTOBER 7: LaMelo Ball #1 and Jonathan Kuminga #24 of the Minnesota Timberwolves high five during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 7, 2026 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer identify the NBA's biggest identity-changing offseason additions, from LeBron James in Philadelphia to Walker Kessler with the Lakers, and explain how these players could transform their new teams' systems and styles. Timestamps 00:00 Ivica Zubac 9:22 Isaiah Joe 14:54 Lu Dort 20:21 Ja Morant 26:02 Walker Kessler 33:27 Rockets Coaching Staff 38:37 LeBron James 42:33 Cameron Boozer 46:33 LaMelo Ball 51:08 Kawhi Leonard 54:02 Lightning Round Subscribe to RealGM Radi...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 14: LaMelo Ball #1 and Head Coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a photo during a press conference on July 14, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v...

The NBA rarely stagnates for long, but the 2026 offseason produced the kind of movement that can redraw the league in a matter of weeks. Giannis Antetokounmpo is now in Miami, LeBron James and Jaylen Brown have joined Philadelphia, LaMelo Ball is running the show in Minnesota, and Ja Morant has landed in Portland. Those […] The post NBA Odds: 4 New-Look Teams to Watch in 2026-27 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 05: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first quarter during the preseason NBA game at Fiserv Forum on October 05, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Minnesota Ti...

After LaMelo Ball made his Minnesota Timberwolves debut in a 116-97 preseason win against the Milwaukee Bucks, Iman Shumpert made a Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander take about the veteran guard. For Shumpert, All-Star Anthony Edwards is the missing piece Ball needs to be an elite NBA guard. Shumpert believes Ball teaming up with Edwards […] The post Iman Shumpert makes plea to Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball after wild SGA take had everybody calling him ‘dumb’ appeared first on ClutchP...

The Minnesota Timberwolves' preseason got off to a great start on Monday evening thanks to a 116-97 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The contest featured LaMelo Ball's Timberwolves debut, and he posted 11 points, four rebounds and three assists.

LaMelo Ball did not waste time showing off his signature skillset with a remarkable 3-point shot in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ preseason opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Ball has been playing in the NBA since 2020, preparing for his first season with the Timberwolves. He represented the Charlotte Hornets as their top star […] The post LaMelo Ball takes most LaMelo Ball 1st shot ever in Timberwolves’ preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As Brandon Miller and the Hornets attempt to negotiate a rookie scale extension, the contracts signed in recent years by Franz Wagner (five years, $224MM), OG Anunoby (five years, $212.5MM), and Amen Thompson (five years, $208MM) with their respective teams are among the potential comparables that Miller’s camp has discussed, writes Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are just over two weeks away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season. The Timberwolves come into this season with a new-look roster after salary dumping Julius Randle and trading for Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball this offseason, in addition to other moves. Recently, franchise star Anthony Edwards revealed the one […] The post Anthony Edwards will raise eyebrows with Timberwolves ‘superteam’ declaration that comes with twist appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 28: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait during Media Day at Target Center on September 28, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images Grades are an imperfect metric, but they are a widely shared cultu...

Anthony Edwards believes the Minnesota Timberwolves have the personnel to become a “super team” defensively after reshaping their roster around him, LaMelo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu. “I like it,” Edwards said after Saturday’s practice when asked about the team’s early chemistry. “We’re sharing the ball a lot. I think defensively we can really be a […] The post Anthony Edwards: Timberwolves can be a ‘super team’ defensively appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Coming into the 2026-27 NBA season, one of the most intriguing new pairings is Anthony Edwards and LaMalo Ball with the Minnesota Timberwolves. But while this is the first time the duo has played together, Edwards has been a longtime fan of his new backcourt partner going all the way back to their high school […] The post Anthony Edwards has been rocking with LaMelo Ball since Chino Hills days appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MINNEAPOLIS — While much has been made of the addition of LaMelo Ball and how he will add several dimensions to the team’s offense that may have once seemed foreign, none may be more important than the potential pick-and-roll combination between himself and Rudy Gobert. “We want to mimic some of the things that (LaMelo) […] The post Why LaMelo Ball, Rudy Gobert pairing could become Timberwolves’ secret weapon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the 2026-27 NBA MVP award months away, Anthony Edwards has an avid supporter for him even before the regular season kicks in. Kendrick Perkins thinks the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar shooting guard will confidently win the accolade when the season winds down. His expectations for Edwards have increased after the Wolves added LaMelo Ball to […] The post Kendrick Perkins is feeling confident about his NBA MVP pick for 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Charlotte Hornets have an interesting squad heading into the 2026-27 season, having shaken things up over the offseason by trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, among other moves. One of Charlotte’s returning faces is shooting guard Coby White, whom the team acquired from the Chicago Bulls last season. Recently, White detailed how pampered […] The post Coby White was legit shocked to fly private, get Chick-fil-A after Hornets-Bulls trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves added a couple of big pieces this offseason with the trade for star point guard LaMelo Ball, and then signing former lottery pick Jonathan Kuminga in free agency. But a lot of their potential success still hinges on internal development, and for Timberwolves budding star Jaden McDaniels, that includes his strong chemistry […] The post Jaden McDaniels opens up on how he developed great chemistry with Rudy Gobert appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Some NBA partnerships require a little imagination. LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards isn’t one of them. Put those two in the same backcourt and the possibilities become fairly obvious. The question is whether the reality will be as entertaining as the idea. Ball has spent much of the past two months working at the Timberwolves’ […] The post LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards give Timberwolves one fascinating experiment appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a blockbuster trade for LaMelo Ball earlier this offseason, transforming the team from a supersized, bruising squad to a team that pushes the pace on nearly every possession. Ball also gives the Timberwolves their long-term solution at the point guard position, what with Mike Conley having declined over the past […] The post Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ simple reason why he’s happy LaMelo Ball is now a teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints.