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The NBA offseason will bring both expected and surprising changes, but Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch expects both Julius Randle and Naz Reid to remain with the team. “Absolutely, yes,” Finch told KFAN’s Paul Allen, via Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “I think both players want to be there. That’s first and foremost the […]

The Detroit Pistons’ turnaround this season was stunning, with the team that lost an NBA record 28 games in a row in 2023-24 more than tripling their win total and making the playoffs in 2024-25. But, as is the case with almost every team, one question remains: what’s next? While the Pistons won 44 games […]

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season came to an end with a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. The loss brought to an end what had been an unexpectedly successful playoff run for Minnesota, who lost in Game 5 of the conference finals for the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have arguably the best top-eight rotation in basketball. They just lost in the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year, this time to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and now they have to prepare for getting much thinner. Nickel Alexander-Walker is an unrestricted free agent, and Naz Reid has a player option […]

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker gave an honest statement on the 128-126 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals was an absolute classic, but now Minnesota is in a 3-1 deficit and on the brink of elimination. The bench on Monday night was phenomenal. The trio of […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid said the team has finally found its rhythm after an ecstatic 143-101 Game 3 win in the Western Conference Finals over the Thunder. The Timberwolves had been searching for answers after falling into a 0-2 hole due to the Thunder’s early dominance. But back at Target Center, the Minnesota […]

It’s natural for the team down 2-0 in an NBA Playoffs series to be frustrated, struggling to come up with answers, but the frustration the Minnesota Timberwolves are feeling at the moment is boiling over to their play on the court. During their 118-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the […]

The San Antonio Spurs aren’t back just yet. However, the groundwork is undeniably being laid. After years in the NBA’s rebuilding cellar, the Spurs flashed something real in 2024-25. We saw the development of Victor Wembanyama into a legitimate star and the midseason acquisition of De’Aaron Fox. Additionally, the rookie emergence of Stephon Castle gives […]

There was no better feel-good story in the NBA this season than the Detroit Pistons. After years of irrelevance, the Pistons shocked the league by tripling their win total from a season ago. In the process, they also ended a 16-year stretch of disappointment. Of course, the work is far from over. In fact, for […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost a key piece late in the first half of Game 1 of their second-round series against the Golden State Warriors. After committing a foul on Buddy Hield, Sixth Man of the Year candidate Naz Reid landed awkwardly and was subbed out of the game for Ruby Gobert almost immediately. Reid when […]

This year’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year race is looking stacked. The Boston Celtics’ Payton Pritchard currently leads the way. However, the Detroit Pistons’ Malik Beasley and Cleveland Cavaliers’ DeAndre Hunter can still chase him for the award and make it close. Here is a look at past years and the 10 tightest NBA […]

As his name went viral online for a fan-made flag at WrestleMania 41, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid suffered an injury scare in the Minnesota Timberwolves game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Attempting to block a shot by Jarred Vanderbilt at the start of the fourth quarter, Reid went down with an apparent head injury […]

With the NBA regular season over, some teams are already gearing up for the offseason. Considering only one team can hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy, 29 teams will be looking to improve their roster. We’ve seen just how much free agent acquisitions can bolster a roster in recent years. The Houston Rockets’ 2023 spending splurge […]

The NBA has suspended five players involved in a fight that took place between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid are the two Timberwolves players who each received one-game suspensions. The Pistons’ Ron Holland II and Marcus Sasser also received one-game suspensions. Isaiah Stewart received a two-game suspension […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Naz Reid have some things to clear up this offseason. There’s nothing bad between the two, but Reid is set to hit free agency. After all, Reid led the Timberwolves to a shocking upset against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The backup center has been pivotal throughout multiple points in the season. […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves are headed into the All-Star break in winning fashion, taking down the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 116-101 on Thursday night. At the center of the upset was Naz Reid, who delivered a career night with 27 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists, while helping the Wolves secure a big […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves came out on top against the Chicago Bulls with a dominant fourth quarter, pulling away for a 127-108 win at the Target Center. The victory snapped their two-game losing streak and proved they could finish strong when needed. But if you’ve been watching closely, it’s clear they are not far […]

NBA players on two-way contracts don’t have the guarantee of staying in a team’s roster. More often than not, they are tasked to spend more time in the NBA G-League. With limited exposure, it’s a long shot for a two-way player to make an impact in the NBA. However, there have been times when players […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid found himself at the center of controversy during the team’s narrow 108-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. The exchange, which unfolded late in the game as Jaren Jackson Jr. prepared to take a free throw, showcased the growing tensions between Reid and a vocal fan in Memphis. […]

Teams now have a solid amount of data to analyze as they pass the quarter mark of the NBA season, allowing for meaningful evaluations and adjustments. For Chris Finch and the Minnesota Timberwolves, one conclusion seems evident: their trade of Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo has not […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown grew up just 30 minutes away from Minnesota Timberwolves franchise cornerstone Anthony Edwards. The two Georgia natives reunited in Beantown on Sunday afternoon and were up close and personal for the last possession of Boston’s 107-105 win. With Minnesota down two points with just 7.1 seconds remaining, it […]

Thursday night just went from bad to worse for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 110-105 road defeat to the Toronto Raptors. With the Timberwolves chasing the game while down by four with 11.4 seconds left, Naz Reid ended up banging knees with the returning Scottie Barnes and immediately crumpled to the ground in pain. Naz […]

Becoming a top draft prospect isn’t always easy. While it’s always good to get a head start on playing well at the amateur and college levels, dealing with the hype and impressing NBA scouts are certainly different animals altogether. While some prospects have been hyped enough to be in a good position to be drafted, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off their best season since the Kevin Garnett era. But surprisingly, the Timberwolves still pulled off a bombshell trade just before the start of the 2024-2025 NBA season. The franchise made headlines after trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. The players they received included former NBA Most Improved […]

The dust is still settling after the Minnesota Timberwolves chose to trade Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. As it settles, it has left two different outcomes for either fanbase. New York fans are still celebrating since the Knicks have obtained a bonafide star. However, it’s shocked Minnesota fans, considering Towns spent nearly a […]

In a friendly sign of sportsmanship and appreciation, the Minnesota Timberwolves shared a message wishing the Minnesota Lynx good luck in the upcoming WNBA playoffs, which begin on Sunday. The No. 2 seed Lynx just completed one of the best seasons in their history with a 30-win season, a franchise record. Mike Conley and Naz […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fan favorite and 2024 Sixth Man of the Year winner Naz Reid must be confused right about now. The team has taken up a fan’s challenge to change the profile photo on their X, formerly Twitter, account to that of Reid. However, their first choice was a screengrab of Reid from a video […]

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards is looking forward to 2024-25. After leading the Timberwolves to their first Western Conference Finals appearance in 20 years and winning a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics this summer, Edwards is warning his competition ahead of the upcoming season. In a video posted on the Timberwolves’ X, formerly Twitter, […]

With just over a month before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, Minnesota Timberwolves’ reigning Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid, and Golden State Warriors’ Moses Moody were spotted in a workout with Gilbert Arenas’ 17-year-old son, Alijah. The session took place at Proactive Sports Performance in California […]

It’s a big day for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the presumptive vice presidential candidate for the Democratic party in the upcoming Presidential election. This is not just because current Vice President Kamala Harris tapped Walz to run alongside her but also because it’s clear that Walz knows ball. Last year, during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ stellar […]

The Dallas Mavericks are headed to the NBA Finals after routing the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Dallas fans are still feeling upset at Minnesota’s Naz Reid after a flagrant foul on Dereck Lively II. Dereck Lively II was hit in the head by Naz Reid in this play. Hope he’s okay 🙏pic.twitter.com/WYJOhwlu0Q — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May […]

The Dallas Mavericks took home another win to put themselves up three games to none, but it looks like their opponents aren’t ready to call it a season yet. Naz Reid, one of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ key players, made a bold statement about coming back from a 3-0 deficit. “If anyone can win four straight […]

The New Orleans Pelicans entered the 2023-24 NBA season with high hopes and a roster brimming with talent. The combination of young stars like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, along with a solid supporting cast, had fans thinking about a deep playoff run. However, despite a promising start, the Pelicans found themselves ousted in the […]

It may come as a shock to most within the basketball world, but the Minnesota Timberwolves are now down 0-2 in the Western Conference Finals to the Dallas Mavericks after losing Game 2 Friday night, 109-108. There were multiple variables to the Timberwolves defeat that was interesting, but one aspect that stands out of the […]

Naz Reid’s net worth in 2024 is $3 million. Reid is a center for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is the reigning NBA Sixth Man of the Year and is a key player for the Timberwolves as they look to advance deep in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Let’s take a closer look at Naz Reid’s net […]

Rising star Anthony Edwards has been the cornerstone of the Minnesota Timberwolves on both ends of the floor, with more NBA analysts and observers taking notice of his work. Naz Reid joined the growing chorus of praises for his teammate, whose work ethic he has experienced up close. Edwards has been gaining more admirers due […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves shocked the NBA world by stealing two games in Denver against Mike Malone’s defending champion Nuggets. Anthony Edwards has suddenly become the second coming of Michael Jordan while Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets has been rendered ineffective by a tag team of Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, with support from rising star […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a strong statement with their 106-99 Game 1 victory over the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Minnesota received a stellar effort from Anthony Edwards; however, big men Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid were just as impactful. Gobert revealed his powerful message to Reid before the young […]

Timberwolves forward Naz Reid has won the 2023-2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award after a stellar season for Minnesota. Reid won the award over Kings guard Malik Monk, whom many believed would win the award, and Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. Reid was announced as the winner during the NBA on TNT pregame […]