In response, Tim Connelly traded away Beasley in the infamous Rudy Gobert blockbuster, which opened up a greater role for what looked to be a blossoming star. The young guys are all good kids. One name that has popped up is Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid. Naz Reid Insights vs. Still, the Rockets would mainly be bringing in Reid for his offence. Before his injury, Reid was averaging 11. 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 Reid isn’t a bad defender (defensive rating of 110. Naz Reid is an unrestricted free agent and could bolt for another team,. 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,. After successfully discouraging Jonas’s entry pass, he yells to Edwards, letting him know to get to the corner to contest Garrett Temple‘s three-point attempt. 13 votes, 18 comments. A bigger defender, and trying to defend off-ball on the perimeter is a world they aren't used to. and Naz Reid (16 points, five rebounds). He has put together a solid run. Nickeil-Alexander Walker is a fiery defender off the bench who. Timberwolves big man Naz Reid, who just completed his fourth NBA season, recently spoke to Chris Hine of The Star Tribune about his priorities ahead of unrestricted free agency. com/LFgv83Eg9g — Andrew Dukowitz (@adukeMN) November 24, 2023 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 Timberwolves celebrates his dunk. Towns and Reid both played 26 minutes, sharing the floor for a good amount of time. That’s for good reason because the young star center of the Timberwolves proved in. While Reid isn’t a bad defender (defensive rating of 110. LSU has a good one in true freshman Naz Reid, who already has a physically imposing frame and similarly intimidating style of play. The Stats: Points Per 36, Rebounds Per Game, Personal Fouls Per 36. His emergence as a reliable scorer and playmaker adds a new dynamic to the bench unit. October 29, 2023. advanced stats are just not good for basketball discussion. Denver Nuggets. So the wolves have been just as good as the suns and lakers against the nuggets this playoffs. 3. His ability to stretch the floor makes him a viable fit alongside Gobert. 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. They posted a top 10 defense of all time* that year. Luckily for Finch, both Towns and Reid can shoot threes. Naz Reid. 6 points) and Naz Reid (12. 5. Naz Reid 3 ⃣#Timberwolves 43 #. He took a single dribble on the elbow before spinning around his defender, only to miss yet another layup. Celtics Bandwagon • Additional comment actions. 8 posts • Page 1 of 1. Defensively, he’s still super good. Naz Reid represents hope. 7 that is tops among all centers, per NBA. Although, with KAT on the perimeter it may be more minutes than anticipated. Would work for us since Naz is a decent perimeter defender for a 4/5 and can shoot the ball. Ant is a below-average off-ball defender. That's something center Naz Reid has said the Wolves have learned from and won't take personally. 7 rebounds in those contests. A meme was born and it’s been that way ever since. Reid is a young player. That's fancy data talk for "the Timberwolves are actually good with them together on the. 5 standing reach at the 2014 USA Junior National Team Mini Camp. Reid accumulated 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks. 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. where Reid is an agent of good basketball. If Reid wanted to carve out playing time while on the bench behind two All-NBA players, he had to adapt. He came into the league undrafted and worked incredibly hard to get better in every. Or they could keep a really good 3-point shooter and versatile defender. 7% from the free-throw line. The Heat, for reference, were 27th. Lakers should be able to lure him with the pitch of a starting role. Naz Reid deserves a lot of credit for the numbers he has been putting up in Towns. 8 rebounds, and 1. By staying out of foul trouble, Reid could play most of the game for the Wolves and help lead them to victory against the Mavs. Naz Reid averaged a career-high 11. Like Mike, he'd be able to set up everyone on offense and get them in their spots. 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. has a defensive rating of 110. Knight displayed that in the. Reid signed a three-year, $42 million contract over the summer, which led many folks to question the. 4 steals, but 6. He does have a reputation for not getting his. One of the worst defenders on the league according to the eye test, EPM. He just got $41. 3% on 2. Summary: Nazreon Reid is an tough, physical big man that can score the basketball in a variety of ways, and he also is a very good rebounder. 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. They eventually won 116-110. 2) Naz Reid has emerged as an almost unstoppable scorer featuring both three point success and drives to the basket. 0 rebounds. 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. SACRAMENTO — Naz Reid woke up on the. 9 rebounds and 1. Naz Reid has a defensive rating of 103. Business, Economics, and Finance. Naz Reid has a defensive rating of 110. This installment evaluates LSU big man Naz Reid. ”. Naz Reid: 3/10. Reid can use his speed and athleticism to blow by the slower center if the opposing center plays him too tightly. comHad a thought, trade Norm for Naz Reid and Shake Milton. 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. 1 minutes) as offensive alternatives to help the Wolves close. Who doesn’t need one of those?. If he can hover around an average defender with his offensive output, he will fulfill. 13. SACRAMENTO — Naz Reid woke up on the. The way he can dribble, shoot, he can pretty much do everything. A good defender, albeit not at the level of Jalen. -- KB. However, Utah was insisting on McDaniels and Minnesota. (AP Photo. Naz Reid certainly has had moments, and Kyle Anderson is a constant stabilizer. The Wolves’ connectivity was super impressive. 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. Naz Reid is an unrestricted free agent and could bolt for another team,. But Shake Milton has struggled mightily. I would be overjoyed if Monte signs Josh Hart and Naz Reid but I would like it if he still trades for an OG Anunoby or a PJ Washington (maybe using Davion and Huerter as trade chips), that’ll really put Sacramento into contender status this upcoming season. 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. Reid’s offensive rating is 116. Ultimately, he will be the break in case of foul trouble player. Kyle Anderson, Naz Reid, and Anthony Edwards are also doing incredible. That year the Bucks were a juggernaut. Pels were 2-of-20 on those. So, let’s look at four teams that could steal Reid from the Timberwolves this summer. Chris Finch on what he saw from Naz. Naz Reid 3 ⃣#Timberwolves 43 #. Gobert is not the defender they hoped he would be, they play too much iso-ball and lack defensive effort. 7 percent from the field and 34. Top-flight guards highlight 2023 NBA free agency. 9 in his career. Naz Reid. 234 Mark Williams - . There will also be plenty of mock trades as everybody tries to come up with the right deals to help certain teams. 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. Naz Reid – Big Jelly. None of the 32 players who have signed rookie extensions over the past three years has experienced such a drastic change in circumstances. Jun 25, 2023. He looked so much better than the other two but that might’ve been because he matched up really well against Naz who is a bad defender and more of a perimeter big because of his shot. Reid, who. Shake would be a guy to make the money match and the wolves would have a better. 6 blocks, and 1. 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. Earlier this summer, the Wolves signed Naz Reid to a three-year, $42 million contract, and Anthony Edwards to a five-year max extension that could be worth up to $260 million. “I just want to be put in the best fit,” Reid said. 2023-24 season stats. For the season, Reid shot 34. And Brown’s minutes have been sporadic, at best. Towns made 4 of 9 shots from 3 in the game and Naz Reid sank 3 of 5, two big men who shot a better combined percentage from 3 than the Splash Brothers. pic. He can hover on. However, the. You could generally make an argument that Naz Reid is better than everyone listed. Interpreted as: Naz Reid defense rating this regular season StatMuse has season-level data for defensive rating going back to the 1973-74 season. r/nba. He will be able to do that to Fox on Friday and it will be. 9 rebounds a game. StatMuse has season-level data for defensive rating going back to the 1973-74 season. RealGM Forums 9 hours ago · Reid faces a closing defender, side dribbles, and attacks for an easy layup. Still, they liked Naz Reid too much to let him get away. Reid has good reactive athleticism to rotate and make plays on the ball at the rim. Financial considerations will play an important factor, but the 23-year-old says it’s not the end-all-be-all. He said "Naz Reid" as he walked by. 0:19; Nice bucket from Naz Reid Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Click to expand. I want to defend. They have since re-signed Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid to hefty deals. The Timberwolves already had a young and promising defensive-centric center named Naz Reid. 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. 4% of his team's field goal attempts this season with 8. Despite Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert scoring in double figures, the Timberwolves. 0. When given starter-caliber minutes, Reid has gone off for explosive. The Wolves won the 28 minutes Reid was on the floor by 30 and lost 20 minutes he sat by 14. Naz Reid buries bucket against New Orleans Pelicans. 8 rebounds on 60% from the floor and 50% from deep. It is also a win because, in a vacuum, it's good value. 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. Now the second part is just an objective look at the situation. Holmes, I’m curious about. He's a pretty good defender himself, not Jones level, but good. Reply jonnylaw •. What do you think his trade value his? His contract is absolute bargain and it's non-guaranteed for next season with a team option in the last year…Naz--and I cannot stress this enough--Reid. If it’s about building around Ant as I believe it is and as TC said it is a few weeks ago, then Naz is a guy you keep to develop with Any and Jaden. 4, a net rating of 13. Now, they are in a similar predicament with big man Naz Reid. • NAW is 6-5, 205 pounds. Outlook. CryptoOn NBA 2K24, Anthony Edwards is Minnesota Timberwolves' highest rated player, followed by Karl-Anthony Towns in second place, and Rudy Gobert in third. Reid, however, as a starter. Did what he always seems to do when Naz Reid bows out of a game without a whimper. When Reid is on the court, he offers the Wolves a skillset as a big man closer to KAT than Gobert. If he can hover around an average defender with his offensive output, he will fulfill. – 5:13 PM. And with Minnesota playing two more games this week, now is a good time to add Reid if you didn’t before Wednesday’s action. 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. If you hadn’t already guessed from the thumbnail, that player is fan. As far as defensive stats show, first I watched NAW playing defense, made conclusion he is good and then looked at advanced stats. 4%. 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. An undrafted player out of LSU, Naz Reid slowly became a fan favorite in Minnesota. Reid is one of the more physically gifted players in a weaker 2018 class, playing to his strengths will be a big factor in tapping into his potential. Young Naz was a DEMON on defense tonight😈The game ends 122-118. • Shake Milton is 6-5, 205 pounds. He is super low on KATs defense. Now the second part is just an objective look at the situation. “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. 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. 5 points on an impressive 61. At 21. “He does things. Again, putting Reid in position to use his positive traits will be key to his defense alongside Gobert. • Vit Krejci is 6-7, 195 pounds. Some of the other better backup centers include Drummond, Portis, Noel, Ibaka, Young, Howard and Montrezz. In those three matchups, Reid averaged 25. The Mavs are late to “X-out” on him and all it takes is two decisive. Defensively, Denver got some good second chance points in the first half. Naz Reid poses a lot of challenges for many opposing bench defenses, too. 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. 1 net rating through the first 13 games, which was the 6th-best in all of the NBA. The Wolves decided to go younger and keep Nowell on the roster this past off-season. Still a good floor spacer at center overall. Asked Naz Reid about this play and what he’s learning about playing the 4 next to Rudy Gobert. Neither is a great defender but Reid is a. He rolls in with a fucking snarl. You can hear DLo yelling at Naz, “I’m low, I’m low,” implying he has help defense on a pick-and-roll between Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jonas Valančiūnas. Star perimeter defender Jaden McDaniels is out for two to. 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. Naz Reid, Jaden McDaniels and Nate Knight didn’t follow the crowd last summer. A veteran extension for Reid — same goes for Jaylen Nowell — would have a maximum value of roughly $58 million (8% raise from year-to-year) over four years, paying him 120% of the average NBA. 18 ranked prospect on the Recruiting Services Consensus Index Rankings. Reid gets bumped by Jokic, allowing him to get into a good position for a hook shot. 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. Reid scored 14 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT) while adding eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 21. Instead, Edwards has had to rely on Karl-Anthony Towns (21. 5 points, 6. 233 Mike Conley - . 5 points and 4. When the game was still in question he fared not well. They needed to be as surefooted as it comes to overcome those odds. He entered the league undrafted and worked incredibly hard to improve every year of his career. 1 million contract with. Minnesota got that done Sunday, as a source confirmed the Wolves and Reid agreed to a three-year, $42 million deal that features a player option in the third year. Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid. Reid currently has a d rating per 100 of 103. It still means very good. a center when I watch him but curious how. 8 points, 7. The KAT and Naz playing at the same time experiment went poorly last year, and his fit next to Gobert would probably be even worse. 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 retain a player who has earned every bit of the money he signed for. One underrated factor in the Wolves' success has been the bench, which starts with Naz Reid. Naz Reid: 81 OVR (+2) He receives the loudest ovation when his name is called; he is averaging career-highs in points per game (14. Ant, Rudy, KAT, McDaniels, Conley, Slo-Mo, Naz Reid, and NAW are one of the better top 8 in the NBA. 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. 0 rebounds per. ” “I don’t think any of us know what his game is going to look like a couple. Should Gobert drop, he could leave such a shooter wide open. but “not a good defender” is putting it nicely. The way he can dribble, shoot, he can pretty much do everything. But the Naz Reid comment chains really picked up later that season. Do I think he is 2nd best guard defender, set in stone. Below is Minnesota. 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. Karl-Anthony Towns is more malleable still, a chameleon that has adapted to too many situations to list. 9 rebounds per game. 7 percent from the field and 34. 5 points per game while shooting 53. Reply. Two players that the team will reportedly target are Naz Reid and Mason Plumlee. Target Canter loves it so much they gave him the Naz Deed, but he’s feeling hungry so he goes to Naz Feed. vReid is a combo big. The fit with Naz Reid would be awesome, but he doesn't help the rebounding situation much on the second unit. 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. With top defender Jaden McDaniels and oversized microwave Naz Reid out with injuries, the Wolves bench has been shallow and largely ineffective. Reid's high energy allows him to be a very good defender. This was done with Bledsoe as the point of attack defender. The way he can dribble, shoot, he can pretty much do everything. 4 12. Through. Reid had a strong night with 16. com/LFgv83Eg9g — Andrew Dukowitz (@adukeMN). Naz Reid deserves a lot of credit for the numbers he has been putting up in Towns. but the Sixers have just as good a chance as anybody else considering the. He is a read-and-instantly. 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. “Obviously. frame, he will stand to serve as an impactful defender at the 3/4 while Minnesota plays small ball to give Towns some rest. Fan Jordan Alamat spotted a guy wearing a Wolves shirt at the state fair this summer. 4 points in 21. Through two games, Reid is averaging 17. In the first half, Jokic was called for foul after it appeared his elbow hit Minnesota's Naz Reid in the face. taps the sign. Hover over a line to display values or click on color legend to hide player from the graph. Who doesn’t need one of those?. No complaints, it’s been a lot of fun,” Mika said. NAZ REID COMING THRUUUU pic. 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. 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. 9 rebounds for Minnesota during the 2022-23 season. Jayson Tatum - 106. NBA scouting departments use pro comparisons as an exercise to paint a clearer picture of a prospect's future role and effectiveness. He was able to find a consistent niche with the team last season during Karl-Anthony Towns’ absence. Honestly Knight and Naz looked better than I thought. It has been fascinating to track his progression and fun to watch him. Reid is a catalyst for good basketball. The Denver Nuggets are really good. The sample size for Reid starts is small, but. native, Reid came out of Roselle Catholic High School in 2018 as a five-star recruit, McDonald’s All-American and the No. Good passer out of the post- finds cutters well; Cons: Needs to speed up shot; Slow footed vs guards on switches- sometimes shows bursts of lateral quickness; Projects to be a subpar defender; Subpar athlete; Overall: Naz Reid is a unique, yet somewhat polarizing prospect, that has high-level guard skills and extensive 3 point. I like his development from an undrafted player to a rotation contributor but he still. 7) and three-point percentage (48%). On defense you stick to your game play. Naz Reid and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed on a three-year, $42 million deal. Others who could receive minutes: Leonard Miller, Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid. and those Wolves were missing Naz Reid and McDaniels. twitter. Reid’s quick turn over the shoulder attracts. Karl-Anthony Towns — and I think it turned into a good answer about just the overall. After shooting. I’ve heard Reid’s non-Wolves market, for now. Similar to last clip. Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news. 8 points and 8. Even though the blow to the face knocked Reid to the floor, the refs reviewed the. “The staff is really cool, really experienced. We are down to the wire as only five days separate today from the Feb. “He’s not the best defender, so we wanted to make it tough on him”. O’Connor goes on to suggest that KAT doesn’t fit and. Every position has at least one strong defender either as a starter or a backup. 0 rebounds, 2. is a poor rim defender, and cannot switch at a high level. You want that man. and be a good defender against opposing PFs. The Wolves decided to go younger and keep Nowell on the roster this past off-season. 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. 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. Get 2 FRPs for Robinson and then have ammo for another trade possibly. 218 lbs. 2 days ago · But I think we’ve been doing pretty good. One of the few bright spots in a disappointing Minnesota Timberwolves season has been their backup center, Naz Reid. "Taylor and his partners, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, did. 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. Off the bench come Naz Reid, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kyle Anderson. 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. Complete career NBA stats for the Minnesota Timberwolves Center Naz Reid on ESPN. Naz Reid is a long-term fit for the Timberwolves and a ‘high priority’ to bring back. SACRAMENTO — Naz Reid woke up on the. 1, and his defensive rating is a minuscule 102. Jake reports here that Naz Reid is looking for $10M annually in an extension. Connelly and Timberwolves coach Chris Finch believe Reid is “going to be an elite defender at several positions. The top of that list included fellow NBA players RJ Barrett, Cam Reddish, Zion Williamson, Bol. 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. Coming away with the rebound, Memphis pushed the. He was good. 1. While he. Statistically, Minnesota was better when Reid was off the court last season. Naz Reid is a young player that is strong on both sides of the floor and would be a great Nikola Vucevic replacement for the Chicago Bulls. and that’s a good sign. The Wolves played through their star reserve on the block and in the pick-and-roll, before Reid got hot from beyond the arc.