What happened: The league unveiled the point guard's new uniform following the July 10 trade that sent Naz Reid and multiple draft picks to Charlotte for Ball and Josh Green. He formally addressed his on-court fit and game development alongside Anthony Edwards at an introductory press conference earlier Tuesday.

Why it matters: The backcourt overhaul pairs Ball with Edwards as Minnesota reshapes its offense for the 2026-27 season. With Reid departing, front-office executives continue evaluating Jaden McDaniels' role and potential power forward additions to address frontcourt depth.

What to watch: Watch how the coaching staff structures backcourt minutes during training camp ahead of the 2026-27 preseason.