NAZ REID NEWS

Fills stat sheet off bench Friday Reid provided nine points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals in 32 minutes during Friday's 107-90 win over Golden State.

Impact Anthony Edwards was the undisputed star for the Wolves in this matchup, but Reid delivered an impressive stat line and certainly rewarded fantasy managers who have stood by him amid a subpar start to the season. Reid has scored in double digits just once in his last five outings and only has one double-double all season long, but he'll remain valuable in fantasy as long as he can continue to rack up stats across the board. He's averaging 8.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 2.0 blocks per game in his last five contests.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Productive across board Reid closed Monday's 109-80 win over the Lakers with 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 28 minutes.

Impact After a pair of duds in which he scored a combined 15 points in two previous outings, Reid found his stride Monday evening. For the most part, he's had a solid season for the Timberwolves as the primary attacking option off the bench. Through 20 regular-season appearances, he's averaging 13.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.0 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense

Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80

DECEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Improved performance despite loss Reid ended Tuesday's 117-111 overtime loss to the Rockets with 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and two steals over 27 minutes.

Impact Reid got back on track despite the loss, scoring 19 points, the most he has scored in the past two weeks. Having scored a total of just seven points across the two previous games, it was great to see Reid doing what he does best. The Timberwolves have now lost six of their past eight games and have to back up Wednesday when they face the Kings.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Reid finished Sunday's 107-105 loss to the Celtics with five points (2-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes.

Impact Reid was able to play through a left knee issue that he picked up Thursday against Toronto, but that could explain why he wasn't able to find much success against Boston. He's now had two duds in a row, but he's still having a solid season overall. Through 16 games, he's averaging 13.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.1 three-pointers.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Brown scores 29 points before Celtics beat Timberwolves 107-105 with late defensive stand

Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics’ first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolve...

NOVEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available to face Boston Reid (knee) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Reid suffered an apparent left knee injury in the loss to the Raptors on Thursday, but the injury wasn't severe enough to keep him sidelined from this marquee matchup against the reigning league champions. Reid, who scored a season-low two points in the loss to Toronto, is averaging 14.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game across 11 contests since the beginning of November.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts knee late Thursday Reid appeared to suffer a left knee injury late in the fourth quarter of Thursday's 110-105 loss to the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. He finished with two points (...

Impact Reid went down on the court in pain after he banged knees with the Raptors' Scottie Barnes while the two were pursuing a loose ball with 11 seconds remaining in the game. After being charged with a foul on the play, Reid checked out of the contest and was able to walk to the bench under his own power. The Timberwolves are off until Sunday in Boston, but it wouldn't be surprising if Reid was listed on the team's next injury report, which will be released Saturday.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Shines off bench Tuesday Reid registered 28 points (10-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 122-108 loss to Portland.

Impact Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert weren't at their best Tuesday, but Reid delivered an impressive effort off the bench and was one of the few standout players for the Timberwolves in this 14-point loss. Reid continues to play at a high level off the bench for Minnesota, and he's reached the 15-point mark in four of his last five outings despite averaging just 24.6 minutes per game in that span. Fantasy managers should continue to trust Reid despite his bench role, as he's seeing the court enough to remain valuable across all formats.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 25 points in win Reid produced 25 points (9-13 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 26 minutes during Monday's 114-93 win over the Hornets.

Impact Reid's 25 points was a season-high mark, as well as his five makes from beyond the arc. Despite coming off the bench, Reid has seen healthy workloads for the Timberwolves, and his fantasy production has been strong. Through seven games, he's posting averages of 15.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.7 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Naz Reid makes five 3-pointers and scores 25 points to lead Timberwolves to 114-93 win over Hornets

Naz Reid scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-93

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Just misses double-double Tuesday Reid accumulated 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block over 26 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 120-114 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact The 25-year-old big came up just short of his second double-double in four games to begin the season while recording his first block of 2024-25. Reid hasn't seen a big jump in his workload with Julius Randle replacing Karl-Anthony Towns in Minnesota's starting lineup, but he's been busier on the glass, averaging 7.5 rebounds through four game after setting a career high last season with 5.2 boards a contest.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 18 points in reserve role Reid accumulated 19 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds and three assists across 27 minutes during Thursday's 117-115 win over the Kings.

Impact Reid is expected to relieve Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert, but he actually shared the floor with both big men briefly in the fourth quarter. The odd combo of Mike Conley, Donte DiVincenzo, Reid, Randle and Gobert isn't expected to happen often, but the quintet provided a much-needed boost that helped Minnesota regain the lead. Reid's role as a backup is assured, but we may see more of of the oversized grouping moving forward.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up for Opening Night Reid (shoulder) is available for Tuesday's Opening Night matchup against the Lakers.

Impact Reid missed the final two preseason games for Minnesota due to shoulder inflammation, though he is expected to be fully ready for Opening Night. The big man will likely receive his normal share of playing time off the bench behind Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle in the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Reid (shoulder) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Nuggets.

Impact Reid will miss his team's preseason finale due to a shoulder impingement. His availability for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Lakers is in jeopardy at this point.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined by shoulder impingement Reid will not play in Wednesday's preseason contest versus Chicago due to a shoulder impingement, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Reid's next opportunity to suit up comes in short order, as Minnesota closes a preseason back-to-back versus Denver on Thursday. Coach Chris Finch noted that Reid's absence Wednesday is a product of "the team being cautious," while the injury is regarded as "nothing serious."

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Solid all-around effort Friday Reid finished with 19 points (7-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists, a steal and two blocks across 23 minutes in Friday's 121-111 preseason win over the 76ers.

Impact Reid got the start at center since Rudy Gobert (undisclosed) didn't feature, and he made the most of the opportunity while making his presence felt on both ends of the court. Gobert is penciled in as the starting center, but Reid should see plenty of minutes off the bench, which should make him valuable across the majority of fantasy formats. After all, he won the Sixth Man of the Year award in 2023-24, where yhe 24-year-old averaged 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.8 steals across 24.2 minutes across 81 regular-season games.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Naz Reid gets more versatile for Timberwolves The NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year is noted for scoring off the bench, but playmaking is definitely in his tool kit.

OCTOBER 7 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Starting in preseason opener Reid will start at power forward in Friday's exhibition matchup with the Lakers, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact With Julius Randle (shoulder) sidelined, Reid will get the start alongside Ruy Gobert in the frontcourt. When healthy, Randle is expected to start in the regular-season, with Reid playing a similar role to what he saw in the 2023-24 campaign.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain Sixth Man Reid will continue coming off the bench this season while new acquisition Julius Randle (shoulder) will enter the starting lineup when healthy, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Reid thrived off the bench en route to claiming Sixth Man of the Year honors last season, and Minnesota will opt to keep him in the same role for 2024-25. The 25-year-old was productive as a starter as well, averaging 17.6 points and 7.0 rebounds while shooting 46.0 percent from the field across 14 cameos with the first unit. Since it's unclear if Randle will be fully healthy for Opening Night as he continues ramping up from a right shoulder dislocation suffered in January, Reid likely profiles for an enlarged role regardless of Minnesota's frontcourt shuffle.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

T-wolves coming to terms with Towns' departure as stunning trade alters training camp vibe

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are coming to terms with the departure of franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns

SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wolves unveil promos, giveaways for 24-25 season, including Naz Reid bobblehead night Minnesota’s preseason schedule begins on Oct.

SEPTEMBER 18 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Anthony Edwards talks up a big future for himself, Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels. "If us three become consistent, ya'll are in trouble.".

SEPTEMBER 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Impresses in award-winning season Reid averaged 11.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.5 steals across 22.6 minutes in 16 playoff appearances in the 2023-24 season.

Impact The Sixth Man of the Year award winner did not fully live up to his regular season standards in the playoffs. However, he did have a few great games against Denver and Dallas in the postseason as the Timberwolves put together an impressive run. The 24-year-old averaged 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.8 steals across 24.2 minutes while appearing in 81 games. Reid will likely be a key part of the rotation next season as the Timberwolves aim for another strong playoff push in a stacked Western Conference.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Misses game-winning shot Reid logged 23 points (8-13 FG, 7-9 3Pt), two rebounds, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Friday's 109-108 loss to Dallas in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

Impact Reid had the chance to win it for the Timberwolves with the final shot of the fourth quarter, but his three-pointer bounced off the inside of the rim. The big man delivered an impressive performance and was Minnesota's offensive catalyst in a game where the team's two biggest stars, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, delivered subpar scoring performances. Reid has scored in double digits in five of his last six postseason appearances.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE