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what does stephen a smith about the hornets trade

Stephen A. Smith said the Hornets trade was a win for both sides , but he warned that the Timberwolves still have a size problem after losing Naz Reid. He also said LaMelo Ball is a star, but Minnesota has questions about its frontcourt depth.

What he emphasized

  • The Wolves got more exciting and dangerous offensively with LaMelo Ball.
  • The Hornets also improved their position in the deal, according to the reaction shown in the coverage.
  • Smith’s main concern was whether Minnesota has enough size to handle top Western Conference teams.

In plain English

His take was basically: good trade, but not perfect. He liked the talent upgrade, yet thought the Wolves may still need another big forward or center to balance the roster.

TL;DR

Stephen A. Smith’s reaction was positive overall, but he stressed that the Timberwolves need more size even after landing LaMelo Ball.