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Five things to know about new Timberwolves point guard LaMelo Ball
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· June 25, 2026
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Key takeaway Ball's path to the NBA was unconventional, but details of his background are not specified here.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired a new point guard, LaMelo Ball, in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets. Ball's path to the NBA was unconventional, but details of his background are not specified here. The trade involved Naz Reid and several future draft picks.
Further information about LaMelo Ball can be found through the Star Tribune. For those interested in learning more about the new Timberwolves point guard, additional details are available from the source, including five key things to know about LaMelo Ball.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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