LaMelo Ball trade winners and losers: Timberwolves get Anthony Edwards the best backcourt mate of his career (opens original article in a new tab)

The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, giving the Timberwolves a top playmaker for Edwards while impacting Knueppel and Gobert's roles.

• Timberwolves receive LaMelo Ball and Josh Green in exchange for Naz Reid, 2033 first-round pick, and multiple draft picks.
• Anthony Edwards benefits from Ball's playmaking as his best backcourt mate, improving his scoring opportunities.
• Kon Knueppel loses his top playmaker, reducing his assisted field goal percentage and offensive impact.