Coverage dated July 14, 2026

Wolves believe LaMelo Ball’s pure point guard play and joyful style will ‘elevate’ their entire team

Headline from KOB 4

The Minnesota Timberwolves are confident the steep price they paid for LaMelo Ball can help get them close in on an NBA title. The four-team trade that brought Ball and guard Josh Green required the Wolves to part with proven power forwards Julius Randle and Naz Reid and several draft picks.

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18 articles, oldest first.

  1. Detroit Lakes Tribune

    Why the Timberwolves believe in LaMelo Ball, and vice versa (opens Detroit Lakes Tribune)

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    He is the point guard Minnesota desperately needed alongside Anthony Edwards to elevate not only the superstar scoring guard, but also Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert

  2. KOB 4

    Wolves believe LaMelo Ball’s pure point guard play and joyful style will ‘elevate’ their entire team (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    The Minnesota Timberwolves are confident the steep price they paid for LaMelo Ball can help get them close in on an NBA title. The four-team trade that brought Ball and guard Josh Green required the Wolves to part with proven power forwards Julius Randle and Naz Reid and several draft picks.

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