What happened: The Hornets announced they have acquired Naz Reid and multiple draft picks from Minnesota in exchange for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green. The deal sends Charlotte's longtime point guard and a wing rotation piece to the Timberwolves.

Why it matters: Charlotte adds frontcourt depth and draft capital in Reid, who had just moved into Minnesota's starting power forward spot for the first time this season. Minnesota gets a lead ballhandler in Ball as it reshapes its backcourt heading into 2026-27.

What to watch: Full terms of the draft-pick package have not been detailed; both rosters now head into training camp under new alignments.