Hornets Rebuild After Ball Trade | NBA News

The Hornets just pulled off a seismic trade, sending All-Star LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves — a shocking move after their breakout season. But don’t panic: they’re building for the future, drafting two high-potential rookies, Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson, who are already making waves in Summer League. Steinbach, picked 14th, is dominating with 15 PPG, 60% shooting, and league-leading rebounds — including a 22-11 game. Anderson, 18th overall, is still finding his rhythm but already averaging 10+ points and 4+ assists. With Ball gone, the Hornets may dip in the short term, but young stars like Miller and Knueppel, plus this new frontcourt duo, could be the foundation for a serious Eastern Conference run. Summer League’s over — but the real work just began. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/897bcb03550ea162