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. Connelly and Timberwolves coach Chris Finch believe Reid is “going to be an elite defender at several positions. "Well the way he plays is kind of like completely opposite of how I play, so that's for one. Career. Their footing became shaky. Reid, who signed a contract extension over the. The man replied simply, "Naz Reid. San Antonio Spurs. He has taken advantage of the playing time given to him in the wake of the injury to Karl-Anthony Towns, and he has garnered a lot of interest at the trade deadline, including from the Sixers. Given his athleticism, he is a below-average rebounder, especially on the long caroms that become “50-50” balls to be snared out in the open. What they couldn't afford is for their most dangerous shooters (Mitchell and Garland) to be ineffective. 5 points and 6. If he can hover around an average defender with his offensive output, he will fulfill. But he is in a good company. Those who know, get it. 7% from the floor, 34. Timberwolves forward-center Naz Reid has agreed on a new deal to stay in Minnesota, the team. Defensively, he’s still super good. 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. Chris Finch on what he saw from Naz. Obviously Giannis is probably the best defender overall but just rank them in terms of staying in front of their man, recovery, and fighting over screens. taps the sign. 9 rebounds. 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. He's so efficient and also the most versatile defender in the team. Knight (6’10”, 7’2” wingspan) has a similar wingspan and height, but he uses his body differently. Reid did start six games for Minnesota this past seaosn, averaging 15. It’s a contract that leaves Minnesota with some breathing room to still make another move this offseason – whether that be re-signing. Naz Reid was clearly listening. and that’s a good sign. com/LFgv83Eg9g — Andrew Dukowitz (@adukeMN). Finch paired Reid with Rudy Gobert at times Saturday and Towns at other times. Jun 25, 2023. 3 more points per 100 possessions. 7 true shooting percentage with 4. “Finch said he wants to… increase Naz Reid’s minutes with Towns, the latest in a series. Reid’s bag of tricks work on most defenders, but he’s at his most damaging when he is able to trap a smaller defender in the post. a capable disrupter and defender, and long (7 ft wingspan and 8’10 standing. In his second NBA season, Reid showed out in star center Karl-Anthony Towns‘ absence. Reid averaged a career-high 5 rebounds and 12 points per game when Towns was out. Towns and Reid both played 26 minutes, sharing the floor for a good amount of time. He’s a great rim protector and he’s a pretty good 3 point shooting big. He is a read-and-instantly-react player. October 29, 2023. Naz Reid was solid, but nowhere near good as now, that I'll concede. Just like Saturday, the Warriors threw the white flag, taking out all the starters down 112-100 with 1:12 left to go. “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. 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 4. Yes D is suspect. Get the full career advanced stats for the Minnesota Timberwolves Center Naz Reid on ESPN. Reid is a home-grown story. 9 in his career. Ant, Rudy, KAT, McDaniels, Conley, Slo-Mo, Naz Reid, and NAW are one of the better top 8 in the NBA. Reid accumulated 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks. As of Thursday, the Wolves are 40-40, good for ninth in the Western Conference. 135. “The staff is really cool, really experienced. 5 assists, 1. Sports, Reid is seeking a contract in the $10 million range annually. r. 2 days ago · But I think we’ve been doing pretty good. 2023-24 season stats. Finch and Connelly have challenged Reid to become an elite defender and to be a far more consistent rebounder. There are dozens of players around the league who can space the floor for pick-and-pops. Naz has a good handle on the ball for a player his size, makes quick decisions on set plays, and can stretch the floor. 0 fouls to go with it. And Brown’s minutes have been sporadic, at best. the Kings Reid is responsible for attempting 10. Reid is an incredibly gifted player who has and will continue to provide. Big, big-time work. In the first half, Jokic was called for foul after it appeared his elbow hit Minnesota's Naz Reid in the face. Now the second part is just an objective look at the situation. This installment evaluates LSU big man Naz Reid. He’s a strong floor spacing big who can score inside with a solid collection of face-up moves. 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. This team’s defense. Pretty cool names for a quality defender. " "It's like the. Top-flight guards highlight 2023 NBA free agency. Other key players include Naz Reid and Kyle Anderson, both of whom are versatile all-around contributors. Reid is a homegrown story. 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. 4. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, and recaps on CBSSports. and three blocks in 26 minutes. 9 in his career. Connelly and Timberwolves coach Chris Finch believe Reid is “going to be an elite defender at several positions. "We started the season not really sure. Still, the Rockets would mainly be bringing in Reid for his offence. It has been fascinating to track his progression and fun to watch him. He was able to find a consistent niche with the team last season during Karl-Anthony Towns’ absence. RealGM ForumsReid is coming off the final season of his bargain deal with the Timberwolves, averaging a career-high 11. 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. Karl-Anthony Towns is more malleable still, a chameleon that has adapted to too many situations to list. As far as defensive stats show, first I watched NAW playing defense, made conclusion he is good and then looked at advanced stats. It has been fun to track his improvement, which has earned. He’s not a stout defender, but he may be able to manage a wider range of schemes than Landale. Gobert is not the defender they hoped he would be, they play too much iso-ball and lack defensive effort. L. I know there hasn’t been any rumors or anything, but I’ve always liked his game. Finch even said Wednesday that Reid has progressed to. 8 posts • Page 1 of 1. Follow me on Twitter @EddieMasciari for. That is generally a good thing statistically for. And so this summer, instead of pivoting to a more sustainable blueprint, Connelly had the green light to invest in this roster: he signed Edwards to a (no-brainer) max extension, he re-signed Naz Reid on a market-rate deal (even though Reid is most natural as a center, like Towns and Gobert) and he gave a rich extension to rangy defender. advanced stats are just not good for basketball discussion. RealGM Forums 9 hours ago · Reid faces a closing defender, side dribbles, and attacks for an easy layup. “He’s not the best defender, so we wanted to make it tough on him”. He's on a bad defensive team with Kat as the anchor which seemingly propogates to the rest of the team. 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. Similar to last clip. 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. When is the parade to celebrate Naz Reid’s new contract taking place? — @snyde043. Ultimately, he will be the break in case of foul trouble player. He is super low on KATs defense. That's something center Naz Reid has said the Wolves have learned from and won't take personally. 4 points in 21. Jayson Tatum - 106. You put a smaller guy, and they have to navigate the off-ball screen perfectly to wall up in time and get a good enough contest. The Stats: Points Per 36, Rebounds Per Game, Personal Fouls Per 36. 0 million to Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, and Naz Reid during the 2023-2024 season, and that jumps up to $110. He’s a young physical dude…Prince was playing good D (he had a great block) but didn't make too many shots. 5 13. Who doesn’t need one of those?. Gobert is not the defender they hoped he would be, they play too much iso-ball and lack defensive effort. If Reid wanted to carve out playing time while on the bench behind two All-NBA players, he had to adapt. Last season he had a 110 defensive rating which was. Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Displays two-way play off bench. As good as Naz Reid was last year, he averaged 11. So the wolves have been just as good as the suns and lakers against the nuggets this playoffs. The Timberwolves crossed off one of their major questions in free agency on Sunday in agreeing with center Naz Reid on a new three-year contract worth $42 million, a source confirmed. Whether it’s him when he’s eligible to be dealt or moving on from Karl Anthony-Towns, let’s get Reid some regular big. “Don’t forget about the best player in the league,” Simmons interrupted. Celtics11 • 4 yr. Good Question; Finding Minnesota. That’s what makes good. There is a lot of talk about defense among Minnesota Timberwolves. Naz Reid* $1,517,981. Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespnNot even like all-star level but a solid 14/6/8 with good defense would be cool to see. Reid currently has a d rating per 100 of 103. It’s a contract that leaves. Here, we take a closer look at Naz Reid’s stats, salary in 2023, net worth in 2023, Current Teams, girlfriend, facts, house, Individual Awards, height, weight, family, pics, affairs, car, and much. 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. 4%. 4% of his team's field goal attempts this season with 8. Instead, Edwards has had to rely on Karl-Anthony Towns (21. – 5:13 PM. Moore caught my eye today too. You want that man. Unrealistic af Naz would’ve done this skip to :50 Reply Wuz-Good-XD • Additional comment actions. Durant, Giannis, AD. Naz played in four out of the five preseason games this year. 13 votes, 18 comments. With the Sixers needing the backup big man, that position is the focus of a few different fake deals. • Shake Milton is 6-5, 205 pounds. Those combined wingspans are a vital part of why the Timberwolves have raced out to an 8-3. 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. Reid showed he was ready to at least hold his own against NBA. Naz Reid is still a pretty good defender, and Mike Conley has great defensive possessions, such as Wednesday against the Pelicans, where he forced a turnover in the corner. in this deal would be tough because there is so much potential there as a young guy who can be an elite perimeter defender. Includes points, rebounds, and assists. Maxi Kleber commits hard to tag Gobert at the rim, so Anderson jump-skips the ball to Naz Reid in the opposite corner. 38 minutes ago · Naz Reid certainly has had moments, and Kyle Anderson is a constant stabilizer. pic. But he's a porous defender by virtually any metric. His emergence as a reliable scorer and playmaker adds a new dynamic to the bench unit. Lay off AG no matter how many 3s he makes until he makes 4+. Like Mike, he'd be able to set up everyone on offense and get them in their spots. He's a pretty good defender himself, not Jones level, but good. Apparently Ant and Jaden are lobbying Naz to stay. 5 points and nearly five rebounds in just over 18 minutes per game. com. 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. Some of the other better backup centers include Drummond, Portis, Noel, Ibaka, Young, Howard and Montrezz. 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. In those three matchups, Reid averaged 25. 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. “I’ve put the work in this summer. Defensively, Denver got some good second chance points in the first half. Statistically, Minnesota was better when Reid was off the court last season. Finch noted Reid looks better at attacking mismatches, chasing opponents around the arc and rebounding. Is Naz Reid a PF or C? - Page 2 - RealGM. -- KB. 6 blocks, and 1. Naz reid is the opposite of what this team needs. 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 seems to move much more like a forward vs. StatMuse has season-level data for defensive rating going back to. In his final 15 games of last season, Reid averaged 11. 3 more points per 100 possessions. That's fancy data talk for "the Timberwolves are actually good with them together on the. View the profile of Minnesota Timberwolves Center Naz Reid on ESPN (UK). 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. but the Wolves — who played the series without Reid and Jaden McDaniels, their best defender — made the. 218 lbs. Get real-time NBA basketball coverage and scores as Minnesota Timberwolves takes on Atlanta Hawks. 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. McDaniels has always been sound defensively, and Gobert is the pillar of their. 3% on 2. Reid averaged a career-high 11. A little older, but still young enough to pair alongside Ant for. Outlook. 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 there was an open man, he hit him. Spin: Although the Timberwolves broke their seven. Reid is not a complete defender yet, especially as a rim protector, but with a strong defensive big like Nic Claxton and all the other talented defenders on the roster,. KG4Ever wrote: ↑ Fri Jun 16, 2023 3:02 pm FNG, I view Naz similarly to you and I prefer to sign and trade him if he can bring something of value back. (but in all honesty, I can't recall a specific point in time or reason why it became a thing. Scotto - Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has drawn interest from various teams on the trade market, including the Clippers and Nuggets. [Andrew Lopez ESPN] From @ESPNStatsInfo: Pelicans finished 2-of-16 with Mikal Bridges as primary defender - including 0-of-9 from CJ McCollum. Following his senior season, in which he averaged 14. Whichever way it goes, remember one thing: Naz Reid. vReid is a combo big. Do I think he is 2nd best guard defender, set in stone. 2023 Free Agency: Priority Number 1 - Naz Reid. Business, Economics, and Finance. More From DraftKings Network. I just remember seeing more and more posts on the Timberwolves sub that were just a picture of Naz with the caption "Naz Reid" and all the comments in the thread would be "Naz Reid. 9 rebounds per game. Reid is a catalyst for good basketball. where Reid is an agent of good basketball. perimeter defender and attacker of switches this offseason. Naz Reid, Shake Milton, Mike Conley, and Kyle Anderson are 6th through 9th in defensive rating,. Get real-time NBA basketball coverage and scores as Minnesota Timberwolves takes on Golden State Warriors. 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. Just curious what you guys think of him. but the Sixers have just as good a chance as anybody else considering the. To their credit, it's. But fans across the NBA will be shocked by how good Luka Garza is over the last handful of regular season. 6% from beyond the arc and 67. 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. You can hear. Led by Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, the starters can rest assured knowing that the bench can hold its own. Naz Reid will see his current contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves expire by the end of the 2022-23 NBA season. 7 that is tops among all centers, per NBA. Naz Reid is a long-term fit for Timberwolves and a ‘high priority’ to bring back. Lively has some really good hustle but raw. Defensively, he’s still super good. Neither is a great defender but Reid is a slightly better shot blocker, averaging 1. With top defender Jaden McDaniels and oversized microwave Naz Reid out with injuries, the Wolves bench has been shallow and largely ineffective. Edwards and Gobert have max contracts; Reid signed a three-year, $42 million deal. Durant, Anthony Davis, and Giannis. 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. Asked Naz Reid about this play and what he’s learning about playing the 4 next to Rudy Gobert. 3 rebounds in 21. Star perimeter defender Jaden McDaniels is out for two to. 15. Naz Reid Insights vs. 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. Parlaying a good performance against the Denver Nuggets into one against a quietly. He took on an extended role with Karl-Anthony Towns on. 8 points and 8. 4 threes per game, or 14. He is ranked 69th out of 70 centers by ESPN's Defensive Real Plus-Minus. Star perimeter defender Jaden McDaniels is out for two to. Reid is a catalyst for good basketball. Reid is a good three point shooter for big man standards. All of these players are 6’11 and are good defenders. In the playoffs NAW became the Timberwolves’ top perimeter defender, likely playing a large role in the front office fighting for his return to Minneapolis. Naz Reid and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed on a three-year, $42 million deal. I don't have a list of other backup centers right now, but you could make a case that he's the best offensive backup center right now. His minutes have decreased some, but he’s scoring 2. A. Still, his long-term future is uncertain. 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. Naz Reid could be an option for the Spurs. I like his development from an undrafted player to a rotation contributor but he still. 5), he does not offer the kind of athleticism, size,. Instead, Edwards has had to rely on Karl-Anthony Towns (21. Towns for 32 minutes and Naz Reid for 20:46, mixing. He can hover on. Reid is coming off the best season of his career in 2022-23 with 11. 4% of his team's. If the team was uncertain that an extension could be negotiated between Reid. Naz reid is the opposite of what this team needs. He is a read-and-instantly-react player. 6 points, 9. . Naz Reid is loved by Timberwolves fans and players alike. At 21. Ant is a below-average off-ball defender. The picks were maybe too much, and it is the unprotected piece of it that bothers me the most. Sometimes, it’s as simple as a stutter rip move the likes of which have been perfected by wings like Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum, Kobe Bryant and many other supremely talented wings. has a defensive rating of 110. (Photo of Naz Reid and Jamal Cain. Reid never stands still. Considering how much Finch and his staff have relied on the starters this year, that ranking is palpable and slightly surprising. If you hadn’t already guessed from the thumbnail, that player is fan. The top of that list included fellow NBA players RJ Barrett, Cam Reddish, Zion Williamson, Bol. Reid’s mystifyingly adept as a handler and utilizes his unique flexibility to frequent spots on the floor like-sized defenders can’t match. The Timberwolves already had a young and promising defensive-centric center named Naz Reid. Naz Reid is a long-term fit for Timberwolves and a ‘high priority’ to bring back. Reid averages 12. 0 blocks in 18 minutes per game this season. Even more so on offense, where Reid is an agent of good basketball. While Reid isn’t a bad defender (defensive rating of 110. “I thought it was a real good professional effort,” Wolves coach Chris Finch. 8% from 3), 5. Explore Naz Reid most threes in. Ball played less than half the 2022 season, missed the entire 2023 season, and is already ruled out for 2024. Here’s why. A meme was born and it’s been that way ever since. Reid’s offensive rating is 116. 4 threes per. Naz Reid deserves a lot of credit for the numbers he has been putting up in Towns. He is a poor individual and team rebounder and a poor defender. 4 blocks per 36 minutes. [+] 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. 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). Grant is a good-not-great fringe All-Star reserve candidate for the last few years who is about to be the second-best. On top of all that offensive improvement, Naz has become a much better defender. Forbes shot some silky smooth threes in the scrimmage and Naz hit some threes too. Naz Reid. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, and recaps on CBSSports. Minnesota Timberwolves. Timberwolves might try 3-big lineup with Naz Reid, KAT and Rudy Gobert. Although, with KAT on the perimeter it may be more minutes than anticipated. The 6'9" forward is a perfect fit on the Wolves because he's both a good shooter and a plus defender. Celtics Bandwagon • Additional comment actions. So, let’s look at four teams that could steal Reid from the Timberwolves this summer. For the season, Reid shot 34. “He does things. Reply jonnylaw •. frame, he will stand to serve as an impactful defender at the 3/4 while Minnesota plays small ball to give Towns some rest. When is the parade to celebrate Naz Reid’s new contract taking place? — @snyde043. 537). lacks some awareness,like most rookie big men, but picks up…4. Similar to Suggs, he just doesn't compliment Orlando's stars that well, but IMO he'd be a better fit up north. 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. 4% of his team's field goal attempts this season with 8. 5 points and 4. "Taylor and his partners, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, did. Business, Economics, and Finance. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. Reid was torching the Bulls to the tune of 10 first-quarter points, but left the contest and went off to the locker room early in the second with an apparent shoulder injury. Young Naz was a DEMON on defense tonight😈The game ends 122-118. 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. “I’ve put the work in this summer. The team said Reid. "The Naz Reid Thread - RealGM. Losing a really good contributor, in Naz Reid, is unlikely to “help” the Timberwolves. Defense. 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. ” “100%,” Pina concurred. a center when I watch him but curious how. Interpreted as: Naz Reid defense rating this regular season StatMuse has season-level data for defensive rating going back to the 1973-74 season. 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. Reid, who. Reply replyNets Have Eyes For Naz Reid. Holmes, I’m curious about. LSU has a good one in true freshman Naz Reid, who already has a physically imposing frame and similarly intimidating style of play. 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. He said that the Wolves should trade Karl for several good role players, using the example of the Phoenix Suns trading Deandre Ayton for players who weren’t as good as him but fit the roster better. 4, a net rating of 13. 7% from the free-throw line. 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. The Mavs are late to “X-out” on him and all it takes is two decisive. The Stats: Points Per 36, Rebounds Per Game, Personal Fouls Per 36. What they couldn't afford is for their most dangerous shooters (Mitchell and Garland) to be ineffective. 1 minutes) as offensive alternatives to help the Wolves close games. Pels were 2-of-20 on those. This installment evaluates LSU big man Naz Reid. I also like Naz and if he showed signs of developing into a good passer or defender, I'd be all for signing him. but “not a good defender” is putting it nicely. He was so good that the Wolves immediately changed his two-way contract to a guaranteed contract (iirc).