Instead, Edwards has had to rely on Karl-Anthony Towns (21. Naz Reid had to make a similar change. But Shake Milton has struggled mightily. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla Maxi Kleber commits hard to tag Gobert at the rim, so Anderson jump-skips the ball to Naz Reid in the opposite corner. 6 PPG on 60% true shooting, Karl-Anthony Towns is having a good season. Losing a really good contributor, in Naz Reid, is unlikely to “help” the Timberwolves. Still a good floor spacer at center overall. StatMuse has season-level data for defensive rating going back to the 1973-74 season. Nickeil Alexander-Walker remains one of the team’s best perimeter defenders and is growing into a point guard option off the bench. 8 posts • Page 1 of 1. native, Reid came out of Roselle Catholic High School in 2018 as a five-star recruit, McDonald’s All-American and the No. Celtics Bandwagon • Additional comment actions. 3 for the season, with most of his playing time when Kat was out and Reid played with the defensively stout dieng led wolves. Business, Economics, and Finance. Length on length on length. The Wolves decided to go younger and keep Nowell on the roster this past off-season. Minnesota (10-3) is 6-0 at home — tying a franchise record to start a. [+] Anderson #5 and Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter of the game at Target Center on January 16, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jake reports here that Naz Reid is looking for $10M annually in an extension. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. The Mavs are late to “X-out” on him and all it takes is two decisive. However, much of the West also made moves to improve. The Reid that finishes a season is never anywhere near as good as the version that steps onto the floor at the following training camp. Truly a star perimeter defender and can hit threes. The 2023 offseason promises plenty of chaos and drama. 0:19; Nice bucket from Naz Reid Minnesota Timberwolves vs. 6 points, 9. They have a 2. He is a poor individual and team rebounder and a poor defender. This week, a new set of Minnesota Timberwolves-related trade rumors have begun to circulate around Naz Reid. (Top photo of Naz Reid driving a boat on Lake Minnetonka: Courtesy of the Minnesota Timberwolves) Get. Naz Reid has often gotten a large bulk of minutes when Karl-Anthony Towns has gone out of the lineup (injury, COVID, etc). With Rudy Gobert suspended and Naz Reid injured, the shorthanded Timberwolves offer a prime chance at a big game for Anthony Davis on Tuesday. He's taken 4. The KAT and Naz playing at the same time experiment went poorly last year, and his fit next to Gobert would probably be even worse. Connelly and Timberwolves coach Chris Finch believe Reid is “going to be an elite defender at several positions. “I’ve put the work in this summer. I'd like to see a young rotation rim defender added who could gel with our guys, but there aren't too many of those available and fewer still who we would offer enough to get. Defensively, he’s still super good. Hover over a line to display values or click on color legend to hide player from the graph. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 points, and the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New York Knicks 117-100 on Monday night. It’s a contract that leaves Minnesota with some breathing room to still make another move this offseason – whether that be re-signing. He came into the league undrafted and worked incredibly hard to get better in every single year of his career. Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Displays two-way play off bench. It was KAT’s first game in just under four months, so he had some minutes restrictions. Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid,. The Timberwolves already had a young and promising defensive-centric center named Naz Reid. Forbes shot some silky smooth threes in the scrimmage and Naz hit some threes too. 2. As far as defensive stats show, first I watched NAW playing defense, made conclusion he is good and then looked at advanced stats. 4. On top of all that offensive improvement, Naz has become a much better defender. they heavily favor centers and have too much noise to make any reasonable conclusion. Reid was reaching the end of the four-year, $6 million contract he signed with Minnesota after going undrafted in 2019. The Alpha and the Omega ie: The Naz Reid singularity. Pair those traits with his. For my money, McDaniels is the best perimeter defender on the best defense in the league right now, and as such, he should absolutely be in the DPOY conversation right alongside Gobert. After Naz Feeds, he hits up Naz Sheed to get some Naz Weed but got shorted, that’s some Naz Greed!President Tim Connelly and coach Chris Finch both said Reid was an important part of the team's plans, and Connelly wants to get a new deal done with Reid. Dec 19, 2022: Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) reacts to his shot during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. When the game was still in question he fared not well. a capable disrupter and defender, and long (7 ft wingspan and 8’10 standing. Naz reid is the opposite of what this team needs. While Reid has been a Timberwolf his whole career, the other player that should be a part of Minnesota’s long-term plans is someone who came over to the Wolves at the trade deadline — Nickeil. Reid, however, as a starter. Gobert is not the defender they hoped he would be, they play too much iso-ball and lack defensive effort. Naz Reid and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed on a three-year, $42 million deal. One name that has popped up is Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid. 0 rebounds. 2 million in the 2024-2025 season. L. This offseason, Timberwolves center and impending free agent. 0 rebounds. Shams Charania: "Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has suffered a broken wrist and will miss a significant period of time, sources tell me and @JonKrawczynski. The nice thing about Naz is that he can kind of fill both KAT and Gobert role based on what is needed. Reid can use his speed and athleticism to blow by the slower center if the opposing center plays him too tightly. 5 assists, 1. and his ability to knock down a big 3 or break a defender’s ankles with a crossover dribble on his way to the rack commands respect in the locker room. It’s a good deal Reply reply Ok_Meat_8322 • Exactly. He's a freak athlete who, overall, struggles to shoot outside, but he's a versatile defender whose athleticism allows him to finish at the rim at will. Reid averages 12. He’s better than Zeke as well. ” “I don’t think any of us know what his game is going to look like a couple. 4% of his team's field goal attempts this season with 8. Naz Reid, Shake Milton, Mike Conley, and Kyle Anderson are 6th through 9th in defensive rating,. The Good Life Things To Do. Members Online •. “The name to keep an eye on most may be Timberwolves center Naz Reid, who has declined varied contract extension offers from Minnesota, sources told Yahoo Sports, and is said to be seeking salary in the ballpark of $10 million next season. Gobert is not the defender they hoped he would be, they play too much iso-ball and lack defensive effort. One of the worst defenders on the league according to the eye test, EPM. The Mavs are late to “X-out” on him and all it takes is two decisive. Naz Reid Role: The Microwave Scorer. 1. Keep up with every signing in our NBA Free Agency and see how we grade each deal. Naz Reid was clearly listening. Led by Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, the starters can rest assured knowing that the bench can hold its own. If he can hover around an average defender with his offensive output, he will fulfill. Nickeil Alexander-Walker. . Former Sixer Shake Milton, Naz Reid and Kyle Anderson kept the pressure on as Minnesota went into the fourth quarter with a 12-point lead. Naz Reid - 106. Many of those minutes have come against the likes of Bam Adebayo and Anthony Davis. 15. In his final 15 games of last season, Reid averaged 11. The finger can be pointed to his drop in efficiency this season. Reid is one of the more physically gifted players in a weaker 2018 class, playing to his strengths will be a big factor in tapping into his potential. Others who could receive minutes: Leonard Miller, Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid. Naz Reid is clearly a Sixth Man of. SUBSCRIBE » the Pack Playlist » connected with all t. Through four games, Anderson is doing more of the same for a Wolves team now at full strength with the returns of Karl-Anthony Towns, Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid. I want to defend. NBA scouting departments use pro comparisons as an exercise to paint a clearer picture of a prospect's future role and effectiveness. But the Naz Reid comment chains really picked up later that season. Explore Naz Reid most threes in. Minnesota’s bench group consists of Shake Milton, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kyle Anderson, and Naz Reid. It still means very good. Naz Reid is a good player and should enjoy a long career, but he may be best suited for the old Wolves, not the modern. To their credit, it's. When the news broke a week before free agency about Naz Reid’s extension, I was in the same boat as the majority of Minnesota Timberwolves fans – ecstatic to keep a player who has made all the money he signed for. and that’s a good sign. In his 11 starts, those numbers jumped to 16. 6 percent from deep on. Part of me was thinking Naz Reid was playing and saying that shit. He's a pretty good defender himself, not Jones level, but good. But he's a porous defender by virtually any metric. The Wolves played through their star reserve on the block and in the pick-and-roll, before Reid got hot from beyond the arc. " "It's like the. Through four preseason games, Reid is averaging 14. Following his senior season, in which he averaged 14. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a tremendous perimeter defender and Troy. The Wolves won the 28 minutes Reid was on the floor by 30 and lost 20 minutes he sat by 14. The silver lining to Minnesota’s bench woes was the unique and diverse offensive talents that Naz brought on a game-to-game bias, regardless of the stats. What do you think his trade value his? His contract is absolute bargain and it's non-guaranteed for next season with a team option in the last year…Naz--and I cannot stress this enough--Reid. com. Durant, Anthony Davis, and Giannis. but rarely does he have to face a defender as tough as Alexander-Walker when coming. 2 3-point attempts per game. Any And All Things T-Wolves Related. Follow me on Twitter @EddieMasciari for. Knight (6’10”, 7’2” wingspan) has a similar wingspan and height, but he uses his body differently. Many of the biggest lingering questions of the 2023 offseason will be answered on the trade market but NBA Free Agency still holds the potential to dramatically reshape the power structure of the. Grant is a good-not-great fringe All-Star reserve candidate for the last few years who is about to be the second-best. He seems to move much more like a forward vs. That’s what makes good. He nots a good defender or a good rebounder. Complete career NBA stats for the Minnesota Timberwolves Center Naz Reid on ESPN. 4% of his team's. Pray to Naz Reid this does not happen. Oct 18, 2023 41 When Naz Reid arrived in the NBA, the Minnesota Timberwolves saw him as a raw, but skilled small-ball center who could develop into the kind of offensively gifted player that. Naz Reid certainly has had moments, and Kyle Anderson is a constant stabilizer. 0 million to Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, and Naz Reid during the 2023-2024 season, and that jumps up to $110. [Andrew Lopez ESPN] From @ESPNStatsInfo: Pelicans finished 2-of-16 with Mikal Bridges as primary defender - including 0-of-9 from CJ McCollum. Ball played less than half the 2022 season, missed the entire 2023 season, and is already ruled out for 2024. com. He’s not a stout defender, but he may be able to manage a wider range of schemes than Landale. Also big jelly is just a fancy thing ppl do in pick up ball lol, finger roll layups n stuff. He said "Naz Reid" as he walked by. Here are three takeaways from the Warriors’ loss. The Minnesota Timberwolves are undefeated this season when starting Naz Reid r/timberwolves • In the video the NBA chose to have be an example of an offensive foul in the post, it is KAT, who is getting a 2 handed shove in the back by a. ”. I’ve heard Reid’s non-Wolves market, for now. Jun 7, 2023 at 6:17 AM PDT 4 min read. I like his development from an undrafted player to a rotation contributor but he still. 7% from the free-throw line. Reid currently has a d rating per 100 of 103. McDaniels has always been sound defensively, and Gobert is the pillar of their. Naz is a fast processor and good decision maker hence why he’s so easy to play with and has a good net rating with everyone. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX TeslaMaxi Kleber commits hard to tag Gobert at the rim, so Anderson jump-skips the ball to Naz Reid in the opposite corner. Hes literally just a bigger Christian Wood with Handles. 9 rebounds. Instead, Edwards has had to rely on Karl-Anthony Towns (21. Spin: Although the Timberwolves broke their seven. Even when the on-ball defender can recover, good shooting bigs can cause problems. In the West, all signs point to the Nuggets and the ClippersFolks I regret to inform you that the Magic are good. Reid finished with 25 points (10-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals across 28 minutes. Jrue's better than Bledsoe (obviously) but that year the Bucks had several defensive minded guards/wings playing extremely tight defense around the Lopez deep drop. 5 points. On the scale that the team (outside of Edwards) was operating on — being not very good to absolutely fucking awful — he probably broke the. 2023 Free Agency: Priority Number 1 - Naz Reid. And yet despite his offensive brilliance, due to his poor defense and lack of court vision and ball movement, Naz's on/off numbers have been consistently at or near the bottom of the team. 5 points and 6. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, and recaps on CBSSports. ” “I don’t think any of us know what his game is going to look like a couple. He is ranked 69th out of 70 centers by ESPN's Defensive Real Plus-Minus. “I thought it was a real good professional effort,” Wolves coach Chris Finch. pic. 5 points per game while shooting 53. Finch and Connelly have challenged Reid to become an elite defender and to be a far more consistent rebounder. Naz reid is the opposite of what this team needs. Celtics11 • 4 yr. 1 million contract with. The top of that list included fellow NBA players RJ Barrett, Cam Reddish, Zion Williamson, Bol. He averaged 19. The Wolves won Naz Reid’s 37 minutes by 22 points, and lost the 11 minutes he was off the floor by 20. I don’t think Naz Reid a poor defender? He’s physical but. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was forced to keep superb defender Bam Adebayo on either Towns or. Jayson Tatum - 106. “He does things. Sure, but honestly I don’t think he is a bad defender, he has high effort at all times, Good shot blocker with high defensive iq, only issue is the pick and role he definitely struggles against but that nothing he can’t figure out with proper coaching. 9 NBA trade deadline. At home: 16 points on 61% shooting, (47. Get real-time NBA basketball coverage and scores as Minnesota Timberwolves takes on Golden State Warriors. It has been fascinating to track his progression and fun to watch him. Romeo Langford | Indiana | Freshman | Guard. He also said fans should expect to see a more consistent effort regardless of an opponent's quality. 8 points and 8. He's taken 4. 25 without shoes, 6’9 with shoes, 215 lbs, with a 7’1 wingspan and 8’11. Naz Reid agreed to his new three-year, $42 million deal with the Timberwolves about five days before free agency — even when other more lucrative offers might have been out there from teams like. (Photo of Naz Reid and Jamal Cain. Anderson can hit open three (41% in regular season), Brown and Milton are 38% shooters, NAW shot 40% in playoffs against DEN. “He’s not the best defender, so we wanted to make it tough on him”. I know KAT is obviously a better player and when he comes back he will show that, but I don’t know how to articulate my side of the argument. "Outdated play style" If guys like Mason Plumlee,Thomas Bryant and Naz Reid can all. Reid gets bumped by Jokic, allowing him to get into a good position for a hook shot. (AP Photo. Reid has good reactive athleticism to rotate and make plays on the ball at the rim. 0:25; Find Tickets. He's so efficient and also the most versatile defender in the team. One of the hottest names in NBA Rumors right now is the name of Minnesota Timberwolves backup center Naz Reid. Again, putting Reid in position to use his positive traits will be key to his defense alongside Gobert. twitter. What they couldn't afford is for their most dangerous shooters (Mitchell and Garland) to be ineffective. 8 points, 7. By Brooks Davis - August 24, 2022. ANALYSIS. After successfully discouraging Jonas’s entry pass, he yells to Edwards, letting him know to get to the corner to contest Garrett Temple‘s three-point attempt. Reid’s offensive rating is 116. The man replied simply, "Naz Reid. Rank these players in terms of perimeter defense. 6% from beyond the arc and 67. A. 2023-24 season stats. 9 in his career. The guide will be in PDF form and will be initially released on April 1st, with updated versions releasing May 1st and June 1st. 38 minutes ago · Naz Reid certainly has had moments, and Kyle Anderson is a constant stabilizer. On Sunday, they and big man Naz Reid agreed to a three-year, $42 million extension, with a player option on the final season,. . Reid never stands still. The Minnesota Timberwolves and center Naz Reid have agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract with a player option, his agent Sean Kennedy from Excel Sports confirmed to The. Naz Reid isn’t much of a defender. He’s always moving his body or the ball. -- KB. 62 votes, 12 comments. One of the team’s most prideful players and hardest workers, Reid earned. Reply jonnylaw •. He is expected to get plenty of attention in the free-agent market thanks to his. but “not a good defender” is putting it nicely. After extending Jaden, we can. The way he can dribble, shoot, he can pretty much do everything. His improvement over last year is…Get real-time NBA basketball coverage and scores as Minnesota Timberwolves takes on Denver Nuggets. When is the parade to celebrate Naz Reid’s new contract taking place? — @snyde043. He was good. What they couldn't afford is for their most dangerous shooters (Mitchell and Garland) to be ineffective. frame, he will stand to serve as an impactful defender at the 3/4 while Minnesota plays small ball to give Towns some rest. NBA TRADES, NEWS & RUMORS: Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves & Houston. RealGM Forums 9 hours ago · Reid faces a closing defender, side dribbles, and attacks for an easy layup. He's a fantastic shot-blocker. Rotowire Nov 7, 2023. "Well the way he plays is kind of like completely opposite of how I play, so that's for one. and that’s a good sign. 4. The reason we were such a good 3pt shooting team is because Mitchell and Garland are elite 3pt shooters from the. 3) four guys who can defend and have size. That's something center Naz Reid has said the Wolves have learned from and won't take personally. Ant's shooting wasn't A1 today but he was making some good passes. Although, with KAT on the perimeter it may be more minutes than anticipated. Includes assists, points and rebounds per 40 minutes. Nickeil-Alexander Walker is a fiery defender off the bench who. If he can hover around an average defender with his offensive output, he will fulfill. To learn more, visit "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" and "Targeted Advertising" Opt-Out Rights. Good Question; Finding Minnesota. Backup center Naz Reid‘s play was a clear detriment to the on. The Minnesota Timberwolves — who have yet to move a piece on the chess board — have a looming. Star perimeter defender Jaden McDaniels is out for two to. Career. Randle(28), Grimes(3), I-Hart(9), Fournier(18), Sims (2) and 2FRPs (1 protected) for Towns (36) , Naz Reid (13), Kyle Anderson (9M). the Kings Reid is responsible for attempting 10. Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has suffered a broken wrist and will miss a significant period of time, sources tell me and @JonKrawczynski. He can play the 4 or the 5. But Edwards is a good individual defender, and Towns is committed to being a two-way player. The Minnesota Timberwolves re-signed Naz Reid to a new contract on Sunday, but that contract just got even better with the latest NBA news. CryptoOn NBA 2K24, Anthony Edwards is Minnesota Timberwolves' highest rated player, followed by Karl-Anthony Towns in second place, and Rudy Gobert in third. 5 points and 4. 4 points in 21. Reid is coming off the best season of his career in 2022-23 with 11. When the news broke a week before free agency about Naz Reid’s extension, I was in the same boat as the majority of Minnesota Timberwolves fans – ecstatic to retain a player who has earned every bit of the money he signed for. Sports, Reid is seeking a contract in the $10 million range annually. Fan Jordan Alamat spotted a guy wearing a Wolves shirt at the state fair this summer. Durant, Giannis, AD : r/nba. ”. If a defender sags off of Naz too much, he can shoot the three-ball. Their icepick faltered on the final yard of the climb. Though undersized, at 6’9”, against many 5s, he makes up for it with lateral oomph, improving reads around the basket and the offensive skill set of a wing. 234 Mark Williams - . Warriors fan friend watched him go for thirty, already bashes the Rudy trade daily and says we should move on from KAT and just slot Naz into that slot. Finch noted Reid looks better at attacking mismatches, chasing opponents around the arc and rebounding. Yes D is suspect. I want the Wolves to make a trade so that Naz Reid can play more. 5. No he wasn’t, there were times when he was good, but he missed a lot of middies, would create silly offensive fouls, play soft although he was the biggest guy on the floor, get stripped easily by guards, got out rebounded and created real problems on the defensive end, he was a good. But 6-foot-9, 250-pound Nazreon Reid was playing in his third NBA season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. On defense you stick to your game play. Spending $90 million in basically one place limits their ability to. He’s listed at 264lbs so I’d imagine he’s best off guarding centers at the moment…I want the Wolves to make a trade so that Naz Reid can play more. Through. His ability to stretch the floor makes him a viable fit alongside Gobert. (but in all honesty, I can't recall a specific point in time or reason why it became a thing. Business, Economics, and Finance. News: 7 days ago Reid posted 13 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and a steal in Minnesota's 133-115 loss to the Suns on Wednesday. The Minnesota Timberwolves big man catches it on the perimeter, makes an agile crossover, picks the ball over the defender and gathers into an authoritative, one-handed slam. Lively has some really good hustle but raw. While he. The West is good and deep, which will make things challenging. Until then, this hilarious name for the Australian guard is only good enough for No. Scotto - Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has drawn interest from various teams on the trade market, including the Clippers and Nuggets. Reid scored 14 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT) while adding eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 21. Pretty cool names for a quality defender. “I’ve put the work in this summer. Click to expand. Of players that play more than 25 mpg (most starters), he is #1 in defensive rating for the season at 102. The good news keeps coming for Minnesota as several other players on the roster made this list of defensive leaders. But Reid’s days may be numbered in Minnesota if the Wolves continue to ascend and contend in the west on the backs of Anthony Edwards, Towns, D’Angelo Russell, McDaniels, Vanderbilt, Patrick Beverley, and Malik Beasley. • Vit Krejci is 6-7, 195 pounds. One of the few bright spots in a disappointing Minnesota Timberwolves season has been their backup center, Naz Reid. 0 blocks in 18 minutes per game this season. Naz Reid is loved by Timberwolves fans and players alike. What makes this stat even wilder was for a decent portion of that from 05-11 the Warriors weren’t even that good except for. Apparently Ant and Jaden are lobbying Naz to stay. Edwards and Gobert have max contracts; Reid signed a three-year, $42 million deal. If you hadn’t already guessed from the thumbnail, that player is fan. Naz Reid was solid, but nowhere near good as now, that I'll concede. Naz Reid is an unrestricted free agent and could bolt for another team,. However, once Karl-Anthony Towns went. If it’s about building around Ant as I believe it is and as TC said it is a few weeks ago, then Naz is a guy you keep to develop with Any and Jaden. I also like Naz and if he showed signs of developing into a good passer or defender, I'd be all for signing him. Also, Deandre Ayton contested 20 shots. but the Sixers have just as good a chance as anybody else considering the. In July, they inked Edwards to the inevitable maximum contract extension. While Minnesota’s front office has not been reported. Keels is the fifth Big Guard™ the Wolves have signed to a deal this summer/fall. Cole Aldrich (dead money) $685,340. This installment evaluates LSU big man Naz Reid. Edwards and Gobert have max contracts; Reid signed a three-year, $42 million deal. Naz Reid: 81% (B-) For Naz Reid, there is really only one split that you need to look at to understand his season thus far: Home vs road. Naz Reid agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract that includes a player option to remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves at least until the 2024-25 season, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported. Now, they are in a similar predicament with big man Naz Reid. The Stats: Points Per 36, Rebounds Per Game, Personal Fouls Per 36. Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has agreed to a three-year, $42 million deal with the team to avoid free agency this summer, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Finch paired Reid with Rudy Gobert at times Saturday and Towns at other times. Naz Reid* $1,517,981. Just as teams began to expect Reid to just hand the ball off and slow down the ball handler’s defender, he showed them something else he has in the bag: a good handle for someone of his size and. 4% of his team's field goal attempts this season with 8. Minnesota got that done Sunday, as a source confirmed the Wolves and Reid agreed to a three-year, $42 million deal that features a player option in the third year. 5 13. Rivers has been a fine defender but catastrophic offensive player thus far this season. Towns and Reid both played 26 minutes, sharing the floor for a good amount of time. Reid has good reactive athleticism to rotate and make plays on the ball at the rim. Reid is a young player. There will certainly be opportunities for Reid in the future, but this matchup against Memphis is too good to allow him. Karl-Anthony Towns is more malleable still, a chameleon that has adapted to too many situations to list. ” “100%,” Pina concurred. Reid refused to linger on the bench, and every chance he got to play early in the season, he made it harder for coach Chris Finch to pull him off the floor. 9 points per 100 possessions allowed) to dreadful with him on the floor (115. 537). This move now has the Wolves allotting $90. Towns, Naz Reid and Milton are the only net negative individual defenders who are expected to be in the rotation to start the season — although Shake is a good team defender and I believe KAT. Naz Reid has a defensive rating of 110. 9 rebounds for Minnesota during the 2022-23 season. He's taken 4. That’s for good reason because the young star center of the Timberwolves proved in. “Naz Reid. In the first half, Jokic was called for foul after it appeared his elbow hit Minnesota's Naz Reid in the face. Can score tho. has a defensive rating of 110. 7 percent from the field and 34.