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Hornets Trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves for Naz Reid and Draft Picks
The Charlotte Hornets sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid and draft picks. The deal shifted the Timberwolves' 2027 NBA Finals odds from 30-1 to 22-1.
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The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid and a package of draft picks, ESPN reported on June 25, 2026. The Timberwolves' odds to win the 2027 NBA Finals shortened from 30-1 to 22-1 immediately after the trade. The Hornets' odds lengthened from 90-1 to 200-1 before returning to 100-1.
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the shortest odds at +250, followed by the San Antonio Spurs at +260. The Boston Celtics stand at +650 and the New York Knicks at +700. The Miami Heat are listed at 18-1.
The Indiana Pacers' odds moved from 35-1 to 40-1 since Wednesday. The Hornets reached the play-in round during the 2026 season.
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