Türkiye Defeats United States 3-2 In World Cup Group Stage + Where Does LaMelo Ball Rank Amongst All-Time Hornets?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the U.S. men's soccer team's loss to Türkiye yesterday and where LaMelo Ball ranks among all-time Charlotte Hornets.

The United States ended its 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage with a dramatic 3-2 loss to Türkiye, conceding the winning goal to Kaan Ayhan in stoppage time. The Americans took an early lead through Auston Trusty before Türkiye answered with goals from Arda Güler and Orkun Kökçü. Sebastian Berhalter equalized in the second half, but Ayhan's late strike secured Türkiye's first win of the tournament.

Despite the defeat, the result did not affect the U.S.'s World Cup hopes. After already clinching first place in Group D with wins over Paraguay and Australia, head coach Mauricio Pochettino rested several key players. The U.S. still advances to the Round of 32 as group winners and will face Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially acquired LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in a blockbuster trade. In exchange, Charlotte receives Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, first-round pick swaps in 2028, 2029, and 2030, and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, and 2033). Who won the trade? Are other moves on the way? Could Jaylen be on his way to Charlotte next? Where does Ball rank among all-time Hornets?