The guide will be in PDF form and will be initially released on April 1st, with updated versions releasing May 1st and June 1st. 7 rebounds in those contests. Reid is much better facing up against a defender with space to attack, rather than banging bodies around on the block. not exactly an indictment on himTimberwolves center Naz Reid has agreed on a new three-year, $42 million deal with a player option, his agents Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz of @excelbasketball tell ESPN. I love that Naz Reid can just side dribble and drive when people crash to prevent a corner 3. [+] 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. native, Reid came out of Roselle Catholic High School in 2018 as a five-star recruit, McDonald’s All-American and the No. I love that Naz Reid can just side dribble and drive when people crash to prevent a corner 3. This was done with Bledsoe as the point of attack defender. Anderson and Reid will need to continue. Pelicans problem is they have like 12 guys that could be in the rotation (valenciunas, zion, bi, cj, jones, daniels, gta, murphy, naji, hawkins, lewis, one of nance or. His improvement over last year is…Get real-time NBA basketball coverage and scores as Minnesota Timberwolves takes on Denver Nuggets. Rotowire Nov 7, 2023. Before things came crashing down in Brooklyn and their two stars asked to get traded, the Nets already made inquiries about Reid at the trade deadline. 197 votes, 14 comments. 5 points and 7. Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid. October 29, 2023. An Ashbury Park, N. the Kings Reid is responsible for attempting 10. That's something center Naz Reid has said the Wolves have learned from and won't take personally. The Minnesota Timberwolves — who have yet to move a piece on the chess board — have a looming. It was those stats on top of being a top 3 defender in the league, fair nomination. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was forced to keep superb defender Bam Adebayo on either Towns or. the Kings Reid is responsible for attempting 10. Naz Reid is a popular waiver wire addition this week and that's for good reason, as he's played very well to open the season. Towns is already the greatest shooting big man of all time, and Naz showed that he can stroke it, knocking down 35. 0 points per 100 possessions worse this year than last year. His emergence as a reliable scorer and playmaker adds a new dynamic to the bench unit. Celtics11 • 4 yr. For the season, Reid shot 34. The sample size for Reid starts is small, but. ”. And Brown’s minutes have been sporadic, at best. After last nights stellar performance against the biggest frauds in basketball in ucLa, I’ve heard some narratives about drew timme, some people saying he won’t be a good NBA player, I honestly couldn’t disagree more, I have watched so much film on timme, almost 85% of the games he has played in the last 3 years, and all I can say is the guy has some of the best footwork I have seen. He also continues to get better. You want that man. Following his senior season, in which he averaged 14. 4, a net rating of 13. But threes from Mikal Bridges and Dorian Finney. 233 Mike Conley - . ago. 10. Members Online •. 4 points, 3. Naz Reid is really good but he's not a top 5 player on the Wolves (Ant, Gobert, KAT, Slo-Mo, Jaden McDaniels, Jordan McLaughlin all better - DLo depending on your perspective). When is the parade to celebrate Naz Reid’s new contract taking place? — @snyde043. Reid loves his teammates, respects his coaches and has enjoyed his time in Minnesota, where he has developed from a doughy, undrafted free agent with an injured foot into a lean, mean, key. Grant is a good-not-great fringe All-Star reserve candidate for the last few years who is about to be the second-best. "We started the season not really sure. Reid played off the ball, spacing the floor, and letting KAT do his thing while being an offensive safety valve. Now, they are in a similar predicament with big man Naz Reid. The Naz Reid deal is probably a good ballpark range for Stew if they do an extension this summer, for those who often ask. StatMuse has season-level data for defensive rating going back to. 5 points, 6. In 11 games as a starter this season, Reid has averaged 16. Spin: Although the Timberwolves broke their seven. 5 points and 7. Was hustling and made. But for Reid (6’11”, 7’0” wingspan), his lack of boxing out becomes a problem. Similar to last clip. The way he can dribble, shoot, he can pretty much do everything. While Reid hasn't been as good of a three-point shooter as Collins this season, he can still knock down outside shots. Nxc06 • 4 mo. It was hard to figure out what the Wolves were. a disastrous -8, -7 and -7 the past. Even more so on offense, where Reid is an agent of good basketball. Durant, Giannis, AD : r/nba. Others who could receive minutes: Leonard Miller, Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid. He is a poor individual and team rebounder and a poor defender. Naz Reid continued to play even after he fell hard on his left wrist in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's loss to the Suns in Phoenix. 6% from beyond the arc and 67. 3 for the season, with most of his playing time when Kat was out and Reid played with the defensively stout dieng led wolves. I have read Bones is a bad defender, but having him take all of Nowell's minutes would be a big gain for us. 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. If Reid wanted to carve out playing time while on the bench behind two All-NBA players, he had to adapt. ”. "Outdated play style" If guys like Mason Plumlee,Thomas Bryant and Naz Reid can all. 13 votes, 18 comments. Reid was reaching the end of the four-year, $6 million contract he signed with Minnesota after going undrafted in 2019. 3 rebounds, 2. Reid’s quick turn over the shoulder attracts. 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. Ball played less than half the 2022 season, missed the entire 2023 season, and is already ruled out for 2024. There will also be plenty of mock trades as everybody tries to come up with the right deals to help certain teams. . which would mean more playing time for Reid. NAZ REID COMING THRUUUU. I also like Naz and if he showed signs of developing into a good passer or defender, I'd be all for signing him. A low IQ player wouldn’t be able to do such things that quickly. 5 points and 4. Pretty cool names for a quality defender. Naz's shortcomings were predicted before this series. I would imagine any team trading for him would require Naz to agree to an extension with a trade, if they are giving up a good player in return. Timberwolves' Naz Reid is off to a promising start as a power. 9 in his career. 6 points) and Naz Reid (12. Naz Reid hit career highs last season after Karl-Anthony Towns’ lengthy injury gave him an extended run to showcase his skill set. Naz Reid. Naz Reid – Big Jelly. Reid never stands still. Click to expand. Reid, however, as a starter. Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespnNot even like all-star level but a solid 14/6/8 with good defense would be cool to see. He's on a bad defensive team with Kat as the anchor which seemingly propogates to the rest of the team. An undrafted player out of LSU, Naz Reid slowly became a fan favorite in Minnesota. Naz Reid Could Be an Option for Brooklyn “Reid should have value, having emerged as a solid if unspectacular two-way center who can space the floor a little, rebound, and protect the rim. r/nba. . 2 days ago · But I think we’ve been doing pretty good. Yes D is suspect. 7 true shooting percentage with 4. 8 posts • Page 1 of 1. Top-flight guards highlight 2023 NBA free agency. Reid currently has a d rating per 100 of 103. 1, and his defensive rating is a minuscule 102. Scotto - Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has drawn interest from various teams on the trade market, including the Clippers and Nuggets. 9 in his career. I'm not going to go lookup stats because its truly not that deep but game 1 naz was in for like 5 minutes had around 4 fouls and 4 straight turnovers, this game he hit a few shots in what was effectively garbage time. Trey Murphy (New Orleans Pelicans), Keegan Murray (Sacramento Kings), Payton Pritchard (Boston Celtics), Naz Reid (Minnesota Timberwolves) and Jalen Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder) are the other 13. Statistically, Minnesota was better when Reid was off the court last season. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, and recaps on CBSSports. 218 lbs. Good Question; Finding Minnesota. Click to expand. The combined salaries of five players. He is super low on KATs defense. Naz Reid Role: The Microwave Scorer The Stats: Points Per 36, Rebounds Per Game, Personal Fouls Per 36 This season, I project Naz Reid to be the Jamal Crawford of the Timberwolves. Finch noted Reid looks better at attacking mismatches, chasing opponents around the arc and rebounding. Naz Reid: 3/10. twitter. Business, Economics, and Finance. Like Mike, he'd be able to set up everyone on offense and get them in their spots. All of these players are 6’11 and are good defenders. 537). 2 million in the 2024-2025 season. Big, big-time work. 18 ranked prospect on the Recruiting Services Consensus Index Rankings. • Shake Milton is 6-5, 205 pounds. 0 Nov 24, 2023,09:42am EST Listen to article Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 27: Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota. 2. Karl-Anthony Towns is more malleable still, a chameleon that has adapted to too many situations to list. Sports, Reid is seeking a contract in the $10 million range annually. Naz Reid is a long-term fit for the Timberwolves and a ‘high priority’ to bring back. Still, they liked Naz Reid too much to let him get away. 4 points in 21. I wouldn't change my opinion if he was listed 10th or 20th. The West is good and deep, which will make things challenging. I'm creating a free NBA Draft Guide which will include 60 prospect scouting profiles, a mock draft, NBA team breakdowns and several original articles. Finch noted Reid looks better at attacking mismatches, chasing opponents around the arc and rebounding. 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. For much of the NBA’s 75-year history, big-man combinations clogged up the paint, but KAT and Naz can both space the floor, giving D. Even when the on-ball defender can recover, good shooting bigs can cause problems. Timberwolves forward-center Naz Reid has agreed on a new deal to stay in Minnesota, the team. Denver Nuggets. There was speculation leading up to the trade deadline that the Nets were going to trade for Reid in order to acquire more depth in the frontcourt to prepare for. He’s always moving his body or the ball. The Timberwolves re-signed Reid to a three-year, $42 million contract, a story broken by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN and confirmed by Jon Krawczynski at The Athletic,. Two players that the team will reportedly target are Naz Reid and Mason Plumlee. 1, and his defensive rating is a minuscule 102. Reid never stands still. Naz Reid has a defensive rating of 110. Nov 10 2021 — Naz Reid is far from a traditional center - he possesses the ball-handling ability to drive the lane and get a bucket off the dribble. This week, a new set of Minnesota Timberwolves-related trade rumors have begun to circulate around Naz Reid. Reid is a catalyst for good basketball. Reply. But if he can do that again in this context, and they can have it figured out between him and KAT, Naz Reid plug and play with those guys. He wants $10M a year deal. Do I think he is 2nd best guard defender, set in stone. One of the few bright spots in a disappointing Minnesota Timberwolves season has been their backup center, Naz Reid. Minnesota’s bench group consists of Shake Milton, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kyle Anderson, and Naz Reid. 9 rebounds and 1. If he can hover around an average defender with his offensive output, he will fulfill. Notes: Measured 6’8. L. He’s a young physical dude…Prince was playing good D (he had a great block) but didn't make too many shots. Philadelphia has reportedly expressed interest in the center out of LSU. 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. He currently holds the second-best defensive rating of any regular rotation player on the Timberwolves at 109, which is only one point behind Gobert’s 108. 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. Apparently Ant and Jaden are lobbying Naz to stay. For what it’s worth, the Timberwolves would be insane not to pick up Reid’s team option for next season. 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. J. . taps the sign. I also like Naz and if he showed signs of developing into a good passer or defender, I'd be all for signing him. has a defensive rating of 110. Dunks it whenever he can, draws fouls at a hilarious rate, gets every fucker to bite on his pump fake despite the fact that he isn’t a good shooter, and just generally causes bull in a china shop havoc whenever he steps on the. “He’s not the best defender, so we wanted to make it tough on him”. Star perimeter defender Jaden McDaniels is out for two to. com. While he. Rounding out the trio is Naz Reid, a 23-year-old, ultra-skilled big man who inked a three-year, $42 million extension with Minnesota earlier this week, months removed from his finest NBA campaign yet. While Minnesota’s front office has not been reported to be “shopping” Reid as they were with D’Angelo Russell, there is reason to believe the Wolves would trade Reid if given the right offer. The good news keeps coming for Minnesota as several other players on the roster made this list of defensive leaders. In the first half, Jokic was called for foul after it appeared his elbow hit Minnesota's Naz Reid in the face. In the West, all signs point to the Nuggets and the ClippersFolks I regret to inform you that the Magic are good. He can hover on. Naz Reid, Jaden McDaniels and Nate Knight didn’t follow the crowd last summer. Naz Reid is one of the most unique players in terms of what he offers at the position he plays and the body type that he has. Almost Click to expand. “Obviously. June. Top 5 Minnesota Timberwolves Players' 2K Ratings Over the Years. • NAW is 6-5, 205 pounds. The four-year big from LSU has been a revelation since the underwhelming Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert have missed time due to injury. 5 points per game while shooting 53. There are dozens of players around the league who can space the floor for pick-and-pops. Last season, Naz Reid had some phenomenal moments against Golden State, especially in the final three meetings. Through. Naz Reid represents hope. He also said fans should expect to see a more consistent effort regardless of an opponent's quality. View the profile of Minnesota Timberwolves Center Naz Reid on ESPN. The Mavs are late to “X-out” on him and all it takes is two decisive. 5 points on an impressive 61. Mobley finished third in the Defensive Player of the Year voting last year and has been, individually, just as good this year. That's fancy data talk for "the Timberwolves are actually good with them together on the. Includes points, rebounds, and assists. They have a 2. Whichever way it goes, remember one thing: Naz Reid. Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) blocks a shot by Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. He is super low on KATs defense. Naz Reid 3 ⃣#Timberwolves 43 #. Naz Reid has a few of the characteristics of a modern NBA center, with a plus-5 wingspan and a burgeoning ability to shoot the ball from being the. Naz Reid Role: The Microwave Scorer. The Wolves decided to go younger and keep Nowell on the roster this past off-season. [Andrew Lopez ESPN] From @ESPNStatsInfo: Pelicans finished 2-of-16 with Mikal Bridges as primary defender - including 0-of-9 from CJ McCollum. “I’ve put the work in this summer. Reply replyNets Have Eyes For Naz Reid. 25 without shoes, 6’9 with shoes, 215 lbs, with a 7’1 wingspan and 8’11. Reid eagerly initiates the post-up against the smaller defender as Conley swings it to Brown to make the entry pass since he has the better angle. 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. 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. Backup center Naz Reid‘s play was a clear detriment to the on. Naz reid is the opposite of what this team needs. lacks some awareness,like most rookie big men, but picks up…4. Parlaying a good performance against the Denver Nuggets into one against a quietly. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. Reid averaged a career-high 11. Reid did start six games for Minnesota this past seaosn, averaging 15. He is a read-and-instantly-react player. (Photo of Naz Reid and Jamal Cain. Tough loss as Reid is in the midst of his best. Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers. O’Connor goes on to propose that Naz Reid is ready for a bigger role off the bench. When a defender was closing out, he drove. but rarely does he have to face a defender as tough as Alexander-Walker when coming. 13 votes, 18 comments. 8 minutes per game. (but in all honesty, I can't recall a specific point in time or reason why it became a thing. So the wolves have been just as good as the suns and lakers against the nuggets this playoffs. a capable disrupter and defender, and long (7 ft wingspan and 8’10 standing. StatMuse has season-level data for defensive rating going back to the 1973-74 season. 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. Minnesota Timberwolves. Those who know, get it. Knight displayed that in the. 3% on 2. During that stretch, he averaged 16. He's a pretty good defender himself, not Jones level, but good. 3 more points per 100 possessions. The 6'9" forward is a perfect fit on the Wolves because he's both a good shooter and a plus defender. Brooklyn Nets. and that’s a good sign. Naz Reid 3 ⃣#Timberwolves 43 #. the shockingly good value of Naz Reid’s contract. Not only did he score 13 points on 6-for-10 shooting with. pic. 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. The nice thing about Naz is that he can kind of fill both KAT and Gobert role based on what is needed. Reid’s offensive rating is 116. What they couldn't afford is for their most dangerous shooters (Mitchell and Garland) to be ineffective. r. Naz Reid is known for his creative and offensive style of play which has led him to be regarded as one of the best Basketball players in the world. It didn’t seem like the Wolves had a need for Reid after trading for Rudy Gobert. That’s what makes good. “Best player in the league Naz Reid, right,” Beck said, laughing. Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Strong showing off bench Thursday. Reid accumulated 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks. Ultimately, he will be the break in case of foul trouble player. That would put them in the play-in. 9 rebounds a game. Reply reply. Still, his long-term future is uncertain. Nickeil Alexander-Walker remains one of the team’s best perimeter defenders. and Naz Reid (16 points, five rebounds). The Mavs are late to “X-out” on him and all it takes is two decisive. However, the decision this time around. 5 points per game while shooting 53. He was so good that the Wolves immediately changed his two-way contract to a guaranteed contract (iirc). 6 points) and Naz Reid (12. Reid is delivering on offense and defense after Minnesota signed him to a three-year, $42 million contract. 9 rebounds. Pray to Naz Reid this does not happen. Back in February, Yahoo! Sports’ Jake Fischer reported the Reid is looking for a deal in the $10 million per year range. 4 threes per. 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. 7 that is tops among all centers, per NBA. The sample size for Reid starts is small, but. 5 points, 4. I think he could be a good fit for the team since we are missing size and are full of guards that can score already. That is generally a good thing statistically for. Most Read Game Preview #4: Wolves vs Nuggets After Monday night’s blown lead against the Hawks, the Wolves look to bounce back against the. He's taken 4. 7 assists, 2. Nickeil-Alexander Walker is a fiery defender off the bench who. 0. Reid showed he was ready to at least hold his own against NBA. Neither is a great defender but Reid is a slightly better shot blocker, averaging 1. The Denver Nuggets are really good. If they were to bring in Towns maybe theyd rather also have his backup as a strong defender that could play both 4 and 5 like Naz Reid. Towns for 32 minutes and Naz Reid for 20:46, mixing. 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. 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. He’s always moving his body or the ball. RealGM ForumsReid is coming off the final season of his bargain deal with the Timberwolves, averaging a career-high 11. Naz Reid Insights vs. That year the Bucks were a juggernaut. Rounding out the trio is Naz Reid, a 23-year-old, ultra-skilled big man who inked a three-year, $42 million extension with Minnesota earlier this week, months removed from his finest NBA campaign yet. 5 assists, 1. It’s a contract that leaves. Naz Reid certainly has had moments, and Kyle Anderson is a constant stabilizer. Defense. CryptoOn NBA 2K24, Anthony Edwards is Minnesota Timberwolves' highest rated player, followed by Karl-Anthony Towns in second place, and Rudy Gobert in third. 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 reason we were such a good 3pt shooting team is because Mitchell and Garland are elite 3pt shooters from the break. 9 per game. He can stand out on that end in some points, but the consistency on the defensive end of the floor leaves a lot to be desired. Off the bench come Naz Reid, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kyle Anderson. He has put together a solid run. I know it’s way too early, but no matter how the rest of the season unfolds, Lakers should pursue UFA, Naz Reid this summer. Hes literally just a bigger Christian Wood with Handles. Morris has to be out of rotation, he was so horrible, it was painful. a center when I watch him but curious how. 5 points and 4. 1 net rating through the first 13 games, which was the 6th-best in all of the NBA. When the game was still in question he fared not well. Do you think Naz Reid is a PF or C? I’m selfishly trying to find a complementary PF to Sabonis (since I think we should definitely stay away from recreating the dual C lineup that was utilized in Indiana). Asked Naz Reid about this play and what he’s learning about playing the 4 next to Rudy Gobert. With almost $90 million -- two-thirds of the $136 million salary cap -- earmarked for three natural post players in 2023-24, Reid will start the season as a backup behind Rudy Gobert and Karl. Just like Saturday, the Warriors threw the white flag, taking out all the starters down 112-100 with 1:12 left to go. He took a single dribble on the elbow before spinning around his defender, only to miss yet another layup. 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. Reid, a former undrafted LSU product, has worked his way from a two-way contract to one of the more desirable trade options this cycle. 7% from the floor, 34. Their plummet was palpable. There will certainly be opportunities for Reid in the future, but this matchup against Memphis is too good to allow him. If he is. . Neither is a great defender but Reid is a. Reid finished with 25 points (10-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals across 28 minutes during Saturday's 106-90 victory over the Heat. Not in the same tier as Davon Reed, Vlatko, Jeff Green, Ish or any other guy we’d be willing to just give up. 4% of his team's. 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. 7 points, 9.