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Hornets Ship LaMelo Ball, Acquire Naz Reid; Knicks Eye Kalkbrenner

6/28/2026

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The Charlotte Hornets traded point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves on June 27, 2026.
The Hornets received center Naz Reid, a 37% three-point shooter who could start.
Because they hold a $40 million trade exception, the Hornets cannot absorb guard Jaylen Brown’s $57 million 2026-27 salary.
The Knicks may target forward Ryan Kalkbrenner, owed $7.7 million and a $2.4 million 2026-27 salary, and could add Pacome Dadiet’s $3 million deal.

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Story summary

The Charlotte Hornets traded point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves on June 27, 2026.
The Hornets received center Naz Reid, a 37% three-point shooter who could start.
Because they hold a $40 million trade exception, the Hornets cannot absorb guard Jaylen Brown’s $57 million 2026-27 salary.
The Knicks may target forward Ryan Kalkbrenner, owed $7.7 million and a $2.4 million 2026-27 salary, and could add Pacome Dadiet’s $3 million deal.