Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Minnesota Timberwolves
Ball, an NBA point guard, is selling his four-bedroom condo in Charlotte, now listed at $2.6 million, after the deal.
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What happened
The Charlotte Hornets traded point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason, a move that shocked the NBA. Ball, who spent six seasons with Charlotte before joining Minnesota, is now listing his sprawling four-bedroom condo there for $2.6 million. The Hornets had made a late-season push into the play-in race before the trade.
Why it matters
Many expected Charlotte to build around Ball, Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel, so the trade surprised the league.
Timeline
- This offseason: The Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Oct 16, 1:18 PM ET: Ball lists his four-bedroom Charlotte condo for $2.6 million.
- Oct 16, 10:04 PM ET: Analysis of the trade points to the Hornets' late-season hot streak and play-in run as context for the decision.
Coverage
- Blunt Reason Revealed For Hornets Trading LaMelo Ball (Yahoo Sports)
- EXCLUSIVE: NBA Star LaMelo Ball Lists $2.6 Million Charlotte Condo After Blockbuster Minnesota Timberwolves Trade (Yahoo News)
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