Replay: Timberwolves say LaMelo Ball is ‘going to elevate us’ during news conference
LaMelo Ball and Josh Green are set to join the Minnesota Timberwolves following a trade with the Charlotte Hornets.
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The brief
The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially announced the acquisition of LaMelo Ball and Josh Green. Team leadership expects the addition of Ball to improve the team's play at the point guard position.
Coverage from Bleacher Report, CBS News, Yahoo Sports, and the Star Tribune highlights the formal introductory process for the new players. Discussions have also centered on Ball’s perspective regarding Anthony Edwards and his previous efforts to recruit LeBron.
Future updates will likely follow the formal introduction ceremony scheduled by the team. Coverage does not yet specify the long-term roster implications beyond the stated expectations for Ball to elevate current teammates.
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Quick answers
Which players are joining the Timberwolves?
LaMelo Ball and Josh Green are joining the roster.
What is the team's outlook on LaMelo Ball?
Team leadership described him as a 'real point guard' who is expected to elevate his teammates.
Has the formal introduction happened yet?
The Timberwolves have announced the date to formally introduce the players, according to coverage.
Coverage (5)
- Everything LaMelo Ball Said About Anthony Edwards, Recruiting LeBron, After Wolves-Hornets Trade Bleacher Report · 112d ago
- "Real point guard" LaMelo Ball will elevate Timberwolves teammates, brass says CBS News · 112d ago
- Timberwolves Announce Date to Formally Introduce LaMelo Ball and Josh Green Yahoo Sports · 112d ago
- LaMelo Ball gives Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards a new answer to an old problem Star Tribune · 112d ago
- Replay: Timberwolves say LaMelo Ball is ‘going to elevate us’ during news conference Star Tribune · 112d ago
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