The Hornets pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the summer when they agreed to trade LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves on June 25. With the expanded four-team deal finally being finalized on Friday, Charlotte president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson was able to explain his rationale for the move, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of […]
Despite giving up a high-end role player and some picks that hold little value, the Minnesota Timberwolves' trade for LaMelo Ball has been touted by many as a
Charlotte Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson addressed their LaMelo Ball trade Saturday during a news conference at the Las Vegas summer league. The Hornets traded Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a four-team deal in June. Charlotte received Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three second-round picks and three first-round pick swaps. "These decisions are challenging at times, but when you look at the totality of the season and eve...
Charlotte Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson explained why the team traded star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
FILE - Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball brings the ball up the court against the Miami Heat during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball
The Hornets pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the summer when they agreed to trade LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves on June 25. With the expanded
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