Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Big night from second unit
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Reid provided 23 points (9-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 28 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 118-105 win over Dallas.
It's the fourth time in 14 January games (two starts) that Reid has delivered at least 20 points, and the 11th time he's drained multiple three-pointers. On the month, the 26-year-old big is averaging 15.6 points, 6.5 boards, 2.7 assists, 2.6 threes, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks in 25.2 minutes a contest while shooting 53.5 percent from the floor and 45.6 percent from long distance.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Continues to fill up box score
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Reid finished Monday's 108-83 victory over Golden State with 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 25 minutes.
Reid hasn't started much in 2025-26, though that hasn't impeded his ability to produce at a high level. The 26-year-old has averaged 14.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks in 25.8 minutes per contest in his last nine games.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Big night off bench in loss
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Reid amassed 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals over 29 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 120-115 loss to the Bulls.
The 26-year-old big man headed to the locker room during the second quarter to get his shoulder checked out, but he quickly returned and wound up making an impact at both ends of the court. It was the first time since Dec. 19 that Reid had recorded multiple steals and blocks in the same contest, and over his 10 full games in January -- not counting a Jan. 17 loss to the Spurs in which he played only five minutes -- he's averaged 18.0 points, 6.6 boards, 3.1 assists, 3.0 threes, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals in 27.0 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Quickly returns Thursday
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Reid (shoulder) checked back in during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Bulls, Charlie Walton of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Reid briefly left Thursday's game to have his left shoulder evaluated by medical staff. It was the same injury that caused him to leave Saturday's contest against the Spurs, but the veteran big man is back in the game against Chicago.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Goes to locker room
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Reid went to the locker room during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Bulls due to a left shoulder injury, Jack Borman of Locked On Wolves reports.
It appeared as though Reid aggravated a left shoulder injury that he initially sustained against the Spurs on Saturday, and he's gone to the locker room to be evaluated by medical staff. Joan Beringer should see more minutes off the bench for as long as Reid is out of the game.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Headed to bench
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Reid will come off the bench for Tuesday's game in Utah.
Rudy Gobert is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game, so Reid will retreat to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Reid has posted averages of 14.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.5 triples per contest.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Will play Tuesday
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Reid (shoulder) will play in Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
The 26-year-old big man is good to go after suffering a left shoulder injury in Saturday's loss to San Antonio. Over nine games in January, Reid has averaged 16.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals in 24.3 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Game-time call for Tuesday
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Reid (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Reid suffered a left shoulder injury early in Saturday's loss to San Antonio and did not return. His status for Tuesday's tilt is now in question. The team should have a better idea of his availability closer to tipoff.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Won't return Saturday
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Reid (shoulder) will not return to Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
Reid will end his evening with zero points (0-1 FG) and one steal over five minutes. Joan Beringer started the second half of Saturday's game, so he stands to benefit if Reid needs to miss time with the shoulder injury.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Questionable to return
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Reid is questionable to return to Saturday's game against San Antonio due to left shoulder soreness.
Reid appears to have dodged a significant injury, but his return Saturday is currently up in the air. He missed his only shot attempt in the first quarter before heading to the locker room with the shoulder issue.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Exits with injury
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Reid went to the locker room during the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Spurs with an undisclosed injury, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Reid checked out at the 6:58 mark and immediately went to the locker room. The nature of his injury is unclear at this time, and he can be considered questionable to return until further notice. Rudy Gobert (hip) is out, so it would be up to Joan Beringer to step up if Reid is done for the night.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Running with starters
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Reid is starting Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Reid will step into the starting lineup after Rudy Gobert was ruled out due to a bruised hip. This will mark Reid's second start of the season, with his first taking place Tuesday against the Bucks (19 points in 28 minutes).
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Not starting Friday
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Reid won't start against the Rockets on Friday.
Rudy Gobert is back in the lineup following a one-game suspension, so Reid will slide back to the second unit. Over seven outings (one start) so far this month, the 26-year-old big man has averaged 17.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 blocks across 25.9 minutes per tilt.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Starting Tuesday
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Reid is part of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee.
Reid will make his first start of the campaign, filing in for the suspended Rudy Gobert. In games during which Reid has played 30 or more minutes this season, he's averaging 16.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals across 10 games.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Big game from second unit
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Reid finished with 29 points (10-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 25 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 125-115 victory over the Heat.
The rest of the Minnesota second unit managed only 11 points combined, but they didn't need to do much with Reid carrying the load. It was the 26-year-old center's second-best scoring effort of the season after a 33-point eruption against the Bulls on Monday, and Reid has delivered double-digit points in nine of the last 11 games, averaging 16.6 points, 6.6 boards, 2.6 threes, 2.5 assists and 1.5 combined blocks and steals in 28.3 minutes per contest during that span.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Posts 15 points off bench
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Reid registered 15 points (5-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 112-107 win over the Thunder.
Reid provided his customary interior support in the win, logging an almost identical line to his result against Memphis on Wednesday. The only knock on Reid is his recent lack of success beyond the arc. Over the last five games, he's made only 12 of 39 attempts for a conversion rate of 30.8 percent.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Posts double-double in win
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Reid produced 20 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) with 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 35 minutes of Sunday's 117-103 win over the Kings.
Rudy Gobert left this game early for personal reasons, so the Timberwolves leaned on Reid to close this one out, and he didn't disappoint. Reid has been on a heater for Minnesota lately, posting averages of 16.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.7 three-pointers over his last six outings.
Reid accumulated 18 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 30 minutes off the bench during Friday's 127-120 win over Golden State.
With Anthony Edwards (foot) unavailable, Reid added some extra distribution duties and set a new season high in assists. The 26-year-old big remains one of the key pieces of Minnesota's second unit, and he's drained multiple three-pointers in eight straight games, averaging 14.6 points, 6.1 boards, 3.8 assists, 3.1 threes and 1.0 steals over that stretch in 29.4 minutes a contest.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Woeful shooting display off bench
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Reid ended with six points (2-12 FG, 2-10 3Pt), nine rebounds and one steal over 30 minutes during Monday's 108-105 loss to the Suns.
Despite Rudy Gobert's ejection in the third quarter, Reid couldn't find his shooting touch Monday and failed to capitalize on the extra minutes. Even so, Reid has been very effective overall of late, averaging 15.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks in 27.8 minutes per contest over his last 13 games.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Stuffs stat sheet in win
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Reid amassed 19 points (6-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Thursday's 125-116 victory over the Pelicans.
Reid played a season-high 33 minutes during Minnesota's win over the Pelicans on Thursday and dished out a team-high six assists. The six assists matched a season high for the 26-year-old center, and he's now done it in back-to-back games while scoring in double figures in 10 of the past 11 games. Reid is averaging 16.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.8 threes, 1.2 steals, and 1.0 blocks in 27.5 minutes during that time.
