LaMelo Ball loves this ‘1-of-1’ X-factor who’s filling in all the gaps for Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS — After logging 21 minutes in another impactful performance off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves, teammates and coaches alike sang the praises of forward Trey Lyles, who is back in the NBA after a year playing overseas in Madrid. Those teammates include his point guard and fellow new acquisition LaMelo Ball. “I love Trey,” said Ball, who had a breakout scoring performance on Monday against Milwaukee, going for 34 points in 33 minutes. “He knows how to play basketball.