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LAMELO BALL #1 - POINT GUARD - MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
20.1 PPG •
4.8 RPG •
7.1 APG
20.1 PPG
4.8 RPG
7.1 APG
LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night
LeBron James will play his first game with Philadelphia 76ers on the NBA’s opening night against the defending champion New York KnicksAUGUST 11 • Associated Press
Success of Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball trade may cement Tim Connelly's legacy and future Timberwolves lead executive Tim Connelly has made several bold moves. However, the LaMelo Ball trade could be what he's remembered for.
AUGUST 10 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Anthony Edwards could be the biggest beneficiary of the Timberwolves' new roster The addition of LaMelo Ball and more shooting could open up the floor for Anthony Edwards and put him in position for an MVP-level season.
AUGUST 10 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Lack of other ideal trade options vindicates Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball move The Timberwolves trading for LaMelo Ball was a controversial move, but given the other options, it was a no-brainer.
AUGUST 9 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
These 5 X-factors could determine the Timberwolves' ceiling this season Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball give the Wolves plenty of firepower, but these five X-factors could ultimately determine their ceiling.
AUGUST 8 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Timberwolves' new identity can make them a matchup nightmare With LaMelo Ball, the Timberwolves now have a ton of perimeter threats and are committed to playing at a fast pace, which will make defendin...
AUGUST 7 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
"We probably did Anthony a disservice last year" - Chris Finch details how LaMelo Ball's arrival in Minnesota can help Anthony Edwards Finch knows exactly what Minnesota was missing.
AUGUST 7 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET
4 key LaMelo Ball questions that will help determine the Timberwolves' success LaMelo Ball is a polarizing player, and he can become less polarizing if he can answer certain questions about himself in a positive manner.
AUGUST 5 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
LaMelo Ball gave Cam Newton's old Charlotte apartment an out of this world motif Ya'll like aliens?
AUGUST 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
The long-term benefits of Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball trade need to be accounted for LaMelo Ball is an ideal long-term co-star alongside Anthony Edwards, which makes the trade worth it for the Timberwolves.
AUGUST 4 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Complete Western Conference tier list: Where do the Timberwolves stack up? The Timberwolves improved their roster by adding LaMelo Ball. Still, it remains unclear just how much better they got.
AUGUST 3 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
"Preppy light-skinned kid from Cali" - Dillon Brooks claims LaMelo Ball played overseas because he couldn't handle college basketball Dillon Brooks says LaMelo Ball played in Australia and Lithuania because he wouldn't survive college basketball.
AUGUST 3 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET
Timberwolves can't let LaMelo Ball's arrival make them forget about Ayo Dosunmu Ayo Dosunmu remains an elite finisher, and thus the Timberwolves have to make sure he still gets some on-ball duties.
AUGUST 2 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Timberwolves need to find an answer to key LaMelo Ball question LaMelo Ball mostly remained healthy last season while receiving a career-low average in minutes played.
JULY 31 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Timberwolves can't ignore the benefits of a low-usage starter At this moment, it remains unclear who the Minnesota Timberwolves' final starter will be. LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, and...
JULY 31 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Rudy Gobert's Timberwolves future may hinge on LaMelo Ball's first year If Rudy Gobert doesn't pair well with LaMelo Ball, the Minnesota Timberwolves could trade him next summer.
JULY 30 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Thunder believed to have influenced blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade The OKC Thunder are believed to have been one of the biggest influencing factors in Minnesota trading for LaMelo Ball this summer.
JULY 30 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM
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