Guards Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball had been as soon as thought-about NBA Draft rivals. They’re going to now be teammates.
On Thursday, the Charlotte Hornets agreed to commerce Ball and guard Josh Inexperienced to the Minnesota Timberwolves for heart Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round decide, three second-rounders (2029, 2032 and 2033) and three first-round decide swaps (2028, 2029 and 2030).
Edwards (decide No. 1 in 2020) and Ball (decide No. 3) will kind a star-studded backcourt aiming to steer the Timberwolves to their first championship. Nonetheless, it would really feel odd watching them staff up after they sparked debates earlier than the 2020 draft.
Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball had been forged as rivals earlier than 2020 NBA Draft
Ball and Edwards had been each thought-about potential No. 1 picks in 2020. The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov rated Ball No. 1 and Edwards No. 2 on his remaining huge board earlier than the draft.
