Lore, Rodriguez Approve Ball Trade for Reid and 7 Picks
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 26
Lore, Rodriguez Approve Ball Trade for Reid and 7 Picks
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 26
Summary
Team sources said Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez immediately signed off on Minnesota's offer to acquire LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from Charlotte.
The package sends Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round swaps in 2028, 2029 and 2030, and three second-rounders in 2029, 2032 and 2033 to the Hornets.
That approval confirms ownership backed a win-now move centered on adding Ball, 24, alongside Anthony Edwards despite the steep draft cost.
Green also comes to Minnesota in the deal, while Charlotte takes back Reid and future assets as the trade reshapes both teams' long-term flexibility.