Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Plays key role in Game 1 victory
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Reid totaled 23 points (8-12 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 31 minutes during Saturday's 117-95 win over the Lakers in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Reid soaked up the majority of the center minutes, contributing at least 20 points for the first time in the past nine games. The Lakers opted to run with Dorian Finney-Smith as their primary center, a matchup that better suited Reid. Jaxson Hayes will likely continue to start for the Lakers but his lack of upside could result in both he and Rudy Gobert playing limited minutes. Reid is a proven commodity when it comes to stepping into a larger role, meaning he should see meaningful minutes for the remainder of the series.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Available for Thursday
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Reid is available to play Thursday against the Nets.
After serving his one-game suspension, Reid no longer appears on the injury report for Minnesota. Over Reid's last four appearances, he's averaged 11.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 three-pointers.
The NBA announced Tuesday that Reid has been issued a one-game suspension for his role in an on-court altercation that occurred in the second quarter of Sunday's 123-104 win over the Pistons.
Along with Reid, teammate Donte DiVincenzo will serve a one-game ban in Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, while the NBA suspended Detroit's Isaiah Stewart for two games and Ron Holland and Marcus Sasser for one game. While Reid is sidelined Tuesday, Luka Garza could enter the rotation as starting center Rudy Gobert's top backup, and starting power forward Julius Randle could also have a higher minutes floor.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Ejected from Sunday's game
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Reid was ejected in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Pistons, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Reid was one of five players ejected from Sunday's game that stemmed from a brawl that started when he took exception to being fouled by Ron Holland on a drive to the basket. After the dust settled, Reid and Holland were joined by Isaiah Stewart, Marcus Sasser and Donte DiVincenzo in being removed for the rest of Sunday's contest. Reid will end the night with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 10 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Leads from bench in 20-point outing
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Reid posted 20 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes in Monday's 119-103 loss to Indiana.
Reid stepped up off the Timberwolves bench Monday like he has all season long, leading all players in scoring and threes made en route to a 20-point showcase in just 26 minutes. Reid has recorded at least 20 points in 19 outings this season, including in two of his last four contests. He has connected on three or more threes in three of his last four appearances.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Pops for 20 off bench
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Reid racked up 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 27 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 141-124 win over the Spurs.
With Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle in the starting lineup together for the first time since Jan. 30, Reid shifted back to the second unit but stayed productive and saw a hefty workload. The 25-year-old big averaged 26.9 minutes a contest in January prior to moving into the starting five, averaging 16.4 points, 5.4 boards, 3.0 threes, 1.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks that month, and that's a reasonable expectation for Reid's production once Gobert gets his legs back under him.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Shifting to bench Sunday
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Reid is not in the Timberwolves' starting lineup against the Spurs on Sunday.
Reid has been in the Timberwolves' starting lineup since Feb. 1 due to injuries to Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert (back). Reid will come off the bench Sunday with Gobert and Randle both available, but Reid has averaged 25.5 minutes per game as a reserve this season and should still bring plenty of fantasy value.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Stuffs stat sheet Friday
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Reid racked up 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 34 minutes during Friday's 106-104 victory over Miami.
Reid has been doing an excellent job since being promoted to the starting lineup, first to replace Julius Randle and now stepping up in place of Rudy Gobert (back). The big man has surpassed the 20-point mark in seven of his last 11 outings, averaging 18.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest over that stretch. There's uncertainty regarding when Gobert might return to the floor, so expect Reid to remain in a starting role until the Frenchman is ready to return.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Hits for team-high 23 in win
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Reid accumulated 23 points (9-18 FG, 5-10 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 126-112 victory over the 76ers.
The 25-year-old led the Timberwolves in scoring as he made his 15th straight start while Rudy Gobert (back) remains sidelined. Reid has been very productive while in the starting five, scoring more than 20 points in 10 of those contests and delivering seven double-doubles while averaging 18.9 points, 9.3 boards, 3.3 assists, 2.8 threes, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Strong double-double vs. Utah
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Reid amassed 27 points (10-25 FG, 6-15 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals across 41 minutes during Friday's 117-116 loss to the Jazz.
Reid led the Timberwolves in points, rebounds and steals Friday, and he tied a season high with six three-pointers. It was a great bounceback performance for Reid after he went 1-for-10 from the field against the Lakers on Thursday, but his efforts weren't enough to get the Timberwolves back in the win column. He'll look to help Minnesota snap out of its two-game losing streak Sunday against Phoenix.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Lackluster shooting in loss
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Reid recorded three points (1-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes during Thursday's 111-102 loss to the Lakers.
Reid delivered an abysmal performance from the field, recording single-digit points for the 13th matchup this season. The big man also failed to hit a three-pointer for just the eighth time during the 2024-25 campaign. On the bright side, Reid logged at least 10 rebounds for the seventh time across his last 10 outings, and he has reached double-digit rebounds in 10 outings this season.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Stays hot in February
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Reid logged 22 points (7-21 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds and three assists across 41 minutes during Monday's 131-128 overtime win over the Thunder.
Rudy Gobert (back) has missed four straight games while Julius Randle (groin) has sat out the entire month of February, leaving Reid to hold down the fort in Minnesota's frontcourt. The 25-year-old has thrived with the added usage, scoring in double digits in 10 straight contests while averaging 21.5 points, 9.7 boards, 3.6 assists, 2.8 threes and 1.7 blocks in 37.1 minutes. Both Randle and Gobert seem close to returning, but until they are actually back on the court, Reid figures to stay productive.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Returns Monday
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Reid (ankle) returned to Monday's game against the Thunder with 7:11 remaining in the fourth quarter, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Reid sustained an apparent right ankle injury during the third quarter, though he has since checked back in. The big man should be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Heads to locker room Monday
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Reid exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right ankle injury in the third quarter of Monday's matchup against the Thunder, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Reid tripped and stayed on the floor for an extended period, grabbing at his right ankle before heading off to the locker room. If the big man is unable to return, Luka Garza and Leonard Miller could see a bump in minutes the rest of the way.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Strong performance in loss
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Reid had 22 points (6-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and four blocks in 40 minutes during Sunday's 130-123 loss to the Thunder.
With Rudy Gobert missing his third straight game with back spasms, Reid drew another start at center and made the most of it. He's been on an absolute tear over his last three games, averaging 23.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.7 three-pointers and 2.7 blocks on 50.0 percent shooting from the field.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Stays hot in Friday's loss
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Reid closed with 22 points (9-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 121-115 loss to Houston.
Making his ninth straight start in the absence of Julius Randle (groin), Reid also benefitted from Rudy Gobert (back) needing a little more rest coming out of the All-Star break. The three blocks tied Reid's season high, and he's scored more than 20 points in six of the last eight games, averaging 21.4 points, 9.4 boards, 3.9 assists, 2.9 threes, 1.6 blocks and 0.8 steals in 36.3 minutes a contest. Once Randle and Gobert are both healthy, Reid's usage and production will see a steep drop, but the 25-year-old big should remain in the starting five if only one of the veterans is cleared to return for Sunday and Monday's home-and-home set against the Thunder.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Leads team to upset win
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Reid racked up a game-high 27 points (11-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, seven assists and one block over 38 minutes during Thursday's 116-101 victory over the Thunder.
With Rudy Gobert (back) and Julius Randle (groin) both unavailable, Reid stepped up and led all scorers on the night while setting new season highs in boards and assists. The 25-year-old big has started eight straight games in place of Randle, and over the last seven, he's averaged 21.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 3.0 threes and 1.4 blocks.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Posts double-double
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Reid closed Wednesday's 103-101 loss to the Bucks with 22 points (7-17 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block in 33 minutes.
The Timberwolves had to settle for a two-point loss in this tight contest, but Reid still managed to deliver an impressive stat line as he continues to fill a starting role due to the absence of Julius Randle (thigh). Reid has three double-doubles over his last five appearances and is averaging 18.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game since being promoted to a starting nod.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Fills stat sheet Thursday
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Reid supplied 15 points (6-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 36 minutes during Thursday's 127-114 win over the Rockets.
Reid was outstanding on both ends of the floor Thursday, and even though his shooting line wasn't particularly efficient, fantasy managers will gladly overlook that as long as he continues to fill the stat sheet as he did in this win. The big man has been playing a larger role with Julius Randle (thigh) sidelined, and Reid has averaged 18.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 blocks per game over four games since being promoted to a starting role.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Erupts for 30-point night
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Reid totaled 30 points (12-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 40 minutes during Monday's 116-114 loss to the Kings.
Reid led the T-Wolves in scoring by catching fire from beyond the arc. He buried a team-high five treys and produced on the defensive end, swatting away a pair of shots after being held without a block in his previous three appearances. Reid wouldn't typically see this kind of shot volume with a healthy squad, but expect the 25-year-old to continue to see more opportunities until Julius Randle (groin) is cleared to return.
