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LaMelo Ball Extension Eligible; Raptors, Timberwolves Pitch Trade Packages

6/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

LaMelo Ball will be eligible to sign a two-year, $119.2 million extension on July 6.
The Charlotte Hornets are in trade talks for Ball, with offers due in 24–48 hours.
A Raptors proposal would send Immanuel Quickley, Ja’Kobe Walter, Gradey Dick and two future first-round picks to Charlotte for Ball.
A Timberwolves proposal would send Jaden McDaniels, Donte DiVincenzo, Joan Beringer and two future first-round picks to Charlotte for Ball.

History

Historical Context

In July 2010 LeBron James became an unrestricted free agent, announced his move to Miami on the ESPN special “The Decision,” and signed a six-year $110.1 million contract that sparked the player-empowerment era. The July 6, 2024 Hornets talks to extend LaMelo Ball with a two-year offer echo James’s precedent, signaling continued escalation of blockbuster deals.

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Story summary

LaMelo Ball will be eligible to sign a two-year, $119.2 million extension on July 6.
The Charlotte Hornets are in trade talks for Ball, with offers due in 24–48 hours.
A Raptors proposal would send Immanuel Quickley, Ja’Kobe Walter, Gradey Dick and two future first-round picks to Charlotte for Ball.
A Timberwolves proposal would send Jaden McDaniels, Donte DiVincenzo, Joan Beringer and two future first-round picks to Charlotte for Ball.

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