LaMelo Ball

MINNEAPOLIS — Over the course of the Timberwolves’ preseason, the fit between LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards, which has been deemed questionable by many, has been seamless. “If you look at the shots that Ant was able to make last night, they were all super easy,” said Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch after the Timberwolves’ […] The post How LaMelo Ball already making things ‘super easy’ for Anthony Edwards will unlock Timberwolves level up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 05: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second 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 Timberwo...

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquiring LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets this offseason was one of the bigger moves that occurred. Many NBA fans and prognosticators believe that Anthony Edwards needed a second All-Star-caliber player on the team to truly contend in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves were ultimately able to get Ball, who will serve […] The post LaMelo Ball earns Magic Johnson comparison from new Minnesota teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Anthony Edwards has a message for the rest of the NBA.

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It has been more than three months since LaMelo Ball landed in Minnesota, and already played three games this preseason. The former Hornets guard is doing his part to build early team chemistry alongside Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and the others. Meanwhile, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said Ball and Edwards are meant to build […] The post Timberwolves discuss adjustments after LaMelo Ball’s arrival appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Detroit Pistons blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-106 behind Jalen Duren as LaMelo Ball goes ice cold on the evening.

Anthony Edwards believes Jaden McDaniels could average 25 points per game this season if he properly exploits the defensive attention that Edwards and LaMelo Ball get.

All-Star Anthony Edwards’ perceived shot at former Minnesota Timberwolves foward Julius Randle, his former, many wondered if the big man’s moody approach last season was a contributing factor to his trade to the Brooklyn Nets over the summer. Others believe Timberwolves coach Chris Finch’s subtle jab at Randle while talking about adding LaMelo Ball as […] The post Timberwolves rumors: Julius Randle taking brunt of blame for ‘moody’ problems, but he’s not only 1 to blame appeared first on Clut...

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. recently showed high praise for LaMelo Ball’s court vision. (via Minnesota Timberwolves): “Oh, LaMelo… he’s the best passer in the league. He see everything. He see stuff that we don’t even see. So, he’ll pass you to being open. But yeah, man, he’s a great player. He’s the best […] The post Terrence Shannon Jr. on LaMelo Ball: “He’s the best passer in the NBA” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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MINNEAPOLIS — A familiar pattern has emerged over the last five years in the constantly churning NBA rumor mill. A high-profile player becomes available, either because he is unhappy with his current situation or his team is shifting away from its current roster construction. What follows is a list of teams that have interest in acquiring him. Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, LaMelo Ball. Invariably, the Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the teams mentioned. Ev...

The Minnesota Timberwolves have plenty of reason for optimism coming into the 2026-27 season due to their new backcourt of LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards. Edwards is a rising star and arguably the best shooting guard in the NBA, and pairing him alongside an exciting young point guard like Ball has the potential to produce […] The post Chris Finch may have found the LaMelo Ball-Anthony Edwards cheat code appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chris Finch said LaMelo Ball has transformed the Minnesota Timberwolves' attitude since arriving in an offseason trade from the Charlotte Hornets. Finch spoke Monday at Madison Square Garden before a preseason game against the New York Knicks. "He's always in a great mood," said Finch. "Always comes in smiling. He and Anthony have a shared quality: They're really hard to stay mad at. And they do some things that you want to get mad at. They have a reflective joy, and I think that's important....

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo is backing the new Minnesota Timberwolves backcourt of Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball over the Los Angeles Lakers pairing of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, predicting an exciting season for the duo on and off the court. Asked to choose between the two backcourts, Adebayo acknowledged the quality of Doncic […] The post Bam Adebayo picks Edwards and Ball over Doncic and Reaves appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch believes the addition of LaMelo Ball will give his team another reliable offensive option alongside Anthony Edwards, particularly during the closing minutes of games. The Timberwolves acquired Ball from the Charlotte Hornets during the offseason in a major trade that sent Naz Reid, a 2033 first-round pick, three second-round […] The post Chris Finch expects LaMelo Ball to improve Timberwolves’ late-game offense appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

While LaMelo Ball’s on-court fit in Minnesota will go a long way toward ultimately determining the Timberwolves’ ceiling in 2026/27 and beyond, head coach Chris Finch said on Monday that Ball’s impact in the locker room shouldn’t be understated, as Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic relays. “He’s always in a great mood,” Finch said. “Always […]

The Charlotte Hornets are beginning the season anew. One of them is that it will be Naz Reid’s first season in Charlotte after being traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for LaMelo Ball. Reid brings a wide range of skills, including a tireless work ethic. The latter of which is rubbing off on new […] The post Naz Reid’s work ethic is already inspiring his new Hornets teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints.