What happened: The Hornets posted a public thank-you message to LaMelo Ball, crediting him for his contributions to the franchise and the Charlotte community. The farewell follows the officially announced trade sending Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the deal that brought Naz Reid and multiple draft picks to Charlotte.

Why it matters: The post closes the book on Ball's Charlotte tenure after the trade with Minnesota was announced. The Hornets are actively reshaping their roster this summer around the return from that deal.

What to watch: Watch for Charlotte's next roster move as the post-trade rotation takes shape, and for Ball's debut timeline in Minnesota.