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@zimwhodey @MELOD1P Nah not yet, gotta wait for the new league year to start for the trade to become official.

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Been a little over 24 hrs since the LaMelo Ball trade, my thoughts: Tim Connelly has been hunting for the Wolves future PG for a few seasons now. It started with trading up and drafting Rob Dillingham to see if he could develop behind Mike Conley. He was shifty, but not the playmaker needed for the offense, and wasn’t ready to start following the 24-25’ season. So, heading into the 25-26’ season Mike Conley was benched for Donte. Ultimately leading to Julius being one of the primary playmakers, which as we know can be inconsistent. Julius lead the team in assists and only averaged ~4 per game. The offense was workable partially due to Donte’s spacing but once he got hurt, it all became dysfunctional in the playoffs. The biggest priority of this offseason was figuring out this offense around Ant. What kind of guard does he need next to him to thrive and who can fit Ant’s timeline for the next 3-5 years. Kyrie, Ja, Derrick White, Giddey, Jaylen Brown were some options Tim reportedly looked into. Unfortunately they just weren’t possible and/or probably weren’t the best fit for what the priorities are for this team. The Wolves have been keeping tabs on LaMelo for the last 2 seasons and reportedly looked into getting him at the trade deadline but failed. LaMelo is 6’7” with a 6’10” wingspan. He’s still developing defensively, but his size gives the Wolves more lineup flexibility. The biggest benefit is that he addresses Ant’s biggest offensive challenge: carrying the entire creation load and facing constant double teams. LaMelo averaged ~7 assists per game his whole career. The Wolves haven’t had a playmaker with LaMelo’s combination of size, creativity and passing. On top of that he can quickly shoot the 3. Melo finished 2nd in 3’s made (272) behind Kon Knueppel (273), the teammate he created a lot of those shots for. Imagine that kind of backcourt with Ant. The ankle injury history is scary, it’s valid to be worried but he played 72 games last season. He’s reportedly wearing an ankle brace now and Charlotte also revamped its training staff during Melo’s time there. This is the risk the Wolves are taking on in this trade and will most likely decide if it’s why it works out or not. But Tim Connelly said, he’s going to take a risk this offseason to maximize the roster around Ant and contend for a championship. It’s a super exciting move and it’ll be must watch TV with Ant and LaMelo. The rebrand will definitely feel different and should be explosive. It’s not often you get to pair two superstars entering their prime at 25. Wolves Back 🐺🕺🏻

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Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski

2 days ago

Jaylen Clark, a restricted free agent, will be returning to the Timberwolves, as most expected. Defensive stalwart is also a good cutter, which should benefit him when he shares the floor with LaMelo Ball.

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3 days ago

A New Era in Minnesota. ANT x MELO WOLVES BACK 🐜🛸🕺🏻

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First Take @FirstTake

3 days ago

"LaMelo Ball is very excited to go play with Anthony Edwards to try to win championships. He knows the task at hand." @ShamsCharania breaks down the LaMelo Ball trade to Minnesota ✍️

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Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski

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The Wolves have been trying to get LaMelo Ball for two years. They paid a price with Naz, but there is elation throughout the building about pairing Melo and Anthony Edwards.

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3 days ago

Always thought Jaden would make a great utility 4. Keep Ant at the 2, let Melo run the offense, and this backcourt should be incredible.

Basketball University @UofBasketball

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LaMelo Ball Ayo Dosunmu Anthony Edwards Jaden McDaniels Rudy Gobert

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4 days ago

Naz Reid 💔

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Shams Charania @ShamsCharania

4 days ago

BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033), sources tell ESPN.

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Kevin O'Connor @KevinOConnor

4 days ago

Timberwolves are in on a lot of big names right now. LaMelo Ball is not the only one 👀

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine

4 days ago

The Timberwolves and Raptors have emerged as two of the teams with trade interest in Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball, league sources tell @JakeLFischer and me. More to come …

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Welcome to Minnesota, @IsaiahEvans26 🐺

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There are some good options left in the draft, but I hope the Wolves draft Meleek Thomas.

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5 days ago

Micah Nori is officially the Trail Blazers Head Coach. I’ll miss the halftime interviews and game breakdowns next season. One of the best personalities in the league. Good luck in Portland, Micah 🫡

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Chris Hine @ChristopherHine

5 days ago

I’ve seen a lot of the “is Ant the next to ask for a trade” chatter? Just can tell you from talking to some people Ant still very much loves it in Minnesota. He and his people think it’s a great situation. He obviously wants to keep competing at a high level … (1/2)