# Wolves trade LaMelo Ball for giddiness

> Minnesota Timberwolves trade LaMelo Ball for giddiness after moodiness.
- Title: Wolves trade LaMelo Ball for giddiness · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Minnesota Timberwolves trade LaMelo Ball for giddiness after moodiness. minnesota timberwolves, lamelo ball, anthony edwards · reported by CBS Sports.
- Keywords: minnesota timberwolves, lamelo ball, anthony edwards, chris finch, nba, trade, wolves, rudy gobert, jimmy beringer, jonathan kuminga, sports, LaMelo
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nba/news/new-look-wolves-lamelo-ball-trade
- Published: 2026-10-21T14:09:56+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: minnesota timberwolves, lamelo ball, anthony edwards, chris finch, nba, trade, wolves, rudy gobert, jimmy beringer, jonathan kuminga, sports
## Timberwolves hire Tim Connelly
Tim Connelly became Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations on May 23, 2022.
## Connelly trades for Rudy Gobert
Connelly traded four first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and five players to Utah Jazz for Rudy Gobert on July 6, 2022.
## Connelly's aggressive trades
Connelly has reshaped the Timberwolves roster with blockbuster trades including sending Karl-Anthony Towns to New York Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
## Connelly's latest trade
Connelly traded Naz Reid, an unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps and three second-round picks to Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball.
## Wolves' success
Over three seasons, Timberwolves are 154-92, tied for fifth-most wins in league, and have never been eliminated prior to second round of playoffs.
## Edwards and Ball partnership
Coach Chris Finch wants Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball to play together as a partnership for their offensive impact.
## Edwards and Ball chemistry
Edwards and Ball played 57 minutes together across four preseason games with Timberwolves plus-3 when on court together.
## Wolves' mood shift
Timberwolves traded moodiness for giddiness after trading for LaMelo Ball, with coach Finch saying they are always in a great mood.
## Beringer's role
Joan Beringer will step into a bigger role as Gobert's backup with 14 to 24 minutes per game.
## Beringer's stats
Beringer averaged 8.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks on 52.8% shooting in preseason.
## Kuminga's comfort
Jonathan Kuminga feels comfortable with Timberwolves but has inconsistent shooting in preseason.
## Kuminga's potential
Kuminga has three assists and a steal in both preseason games but needs to improve consistency.
## Wolves' next test
Wolves face Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers in first four games to test their new roster.
## Wolves' rebounding challenge
Timberwolves need to improve rebounding with Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards playing more minutes.
## Key takeaway

Minnesota Timberwolves trade LaMelo Ball for giddiness after moodiness.