Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves in stunning NBA deal

The Hornets are out of the Lamelo Ball business, trading him to the Timberwolves on Thursday, ESPN.com reported.

Ball will be paired with Anthony Edwards in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, and 2030) and three second-round picks.

The move comes after reports that Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards would force a trade from Minnesota in the near future if the team doesn’t improve his supporting cast.

Lamelo Ball looks like he will be on the move. Robert Sabo for NY Post

Anthony Edwards is looking for a running mate in Minnesota. Getty Images

Ball played in 72 games last season, the second-most of his career, after suiting up for 105 of a possible 246 games in his first three seasons in the league.

This story will be updated with more details.