Reid recorded 28 points (11-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block across 36 minutes in Wednesday's 114-104 loss to the Nets.
After averaging 11.5 points per contest on 32.6 percent shooting in his previous four outings, Reid delivered a major bounce-back performance Wednesday, albeit in a losing effort. The big man posted a game- and season-high scoring total and paced the Hornets in rebounds, finishing a rebound away from his fourth double-double of the season. Kon Knueppel made his season debut Wednesday, though he exited to the locker room in the first quarter and did not return due to left leg soreness. If Knueppel needs to miss additional time, Reid could continue seeing increased usage.
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Hornets' Naz Reid: Another rough shooting night
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Reid finished with 14 points (4-12 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 36 minutes in Saturday's 109-104 loss to the 76ers.
Reid had difficulty getting most of his shots to fall in Friday's 95-79 loss to the Wizards. Things didn't get any better Saturday for the 27-year-old, who failed to sink any of his attempts from behind the arc. Still, despite some rough patches in his first year with the Hornets, including getting benched during the second half of Wednesday's meeting with the Pistons, Reid is averaging a career-best 15.9 points and 8.6 rebounds per contest. However, it's unclear if Reid will be able to remain as productive once Coby White (calf) and Kon Knueppel (hamstring) are cleared to get back on the floor.
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Hornets' Naz Reid: Benched in second half Wednesday
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Reid recorded seven points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one block across 13 minutes in Wednesday's 97-89 loss to the Pistons.
Head coach Charles Lee said postgame that Reid "didn't meet our standards in the first half," and he didn't step on the hardwood in the second half. Although he saw limited action, the big man still finished as the Hornets' third-leading rebounder. He scored 17-plus points in each of the first four games of the regular season, recording two double-doubles in that span.
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Hornets' Naz Reid: Poor shooting in win
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Reid finished with 18 points (8-22 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes during Monday's 110-103 victory over the Wizards.
Reid struggled offensively through three quarters before erupting for 16 points and seven rebounds in the final period to help Charlotte secure the victory. Despite the inefficient shooting performance, the big man delivered another strong showing on the glass and continues to play a prominent offensive role for the Hornets. His ability to contribute points, rebounds and three-pointers makes him a valuable fantasy option, and he did this despite being under the weather prior to the game.
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Hornets' Naz Reid: Good to go Monday
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Reid (illness) is active for Monday's game against the Wizards.
Reid was listed as probable heading into Monday's contest against Washington after battling an illness over the weekend. He'll continue operating as the starting power forward for the 2-1 Hornets.
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Hornets' Naz Reid: Probable for Monday
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Reid is listed as probable for Monday's game against Washington due to an illness, according to the NBA's official injury report.
Reid appears likely to suit up against the Wizards, though his availability will be confirmed closer to tipoff. Assuming he's cleared, the big man should continue handling his usual role in Charlotte's frontcourt.
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Hornets' Naz Reid: Nets 23 points with nine boards
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Reid notched 23 points (9-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt), nine rebounds and two blocks in 37 minutes during Saturday's 115-110 win over Miami.
Reid was phenomenal on the defensive end, helping hold Giannis Antetokounmpo to just 14 points on 4-for-11 shooting, and he delivered on offense as well. After a lackluster preseason, Reid has been rolling to start his 2026-27 campaign, churning out top-50 value with averages of 20.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 4.0 triples per game on 47.1 percent shooting.
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Hornets' Naz Reid: Paces Charlotte in blowout loss
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Reid recorded 17 points (7-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes in Friday's 128-81 loss to the Hawks.
Reid did most of his damage in the first half, as he logged only seven minutes in the second half of this blowout loss. The big man was the only Hornets player to score more than 11 points, and he also finished third on the team in rebounds. He's totaled 37 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists through his first two regular-season games with the Hornets and will likely continue seeing increased usage for as long as Kon Knueppel (hamstring) and Coby White (calf) are unavailable.
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Hornets' Naz Reid: Shines in Hornets debut
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Reid finished with 20 points (8-18 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds and seven assists across 33 minutes in Wednesday's 110-103 win over the Nets.
Reid appeared in his first game for the Hornets on Wednesday, and it didn't take him long to make a positive impression by narrowly missing a triple-double. The 27-year-old spent his entire career in Minnesota before being traded to Charlotte in the offseason. In 483 regular-season games with the Timberwolves, he averaged 11.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 37.1 percent from deep over 21.7 minutes per contest. Reid could be in line for his best campaign to date in 2026-27, and he might be even more productive than projected initially as long as Kon Knueppel (hamstring) and Coby White (ankle) are sidelined.
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Hornets' Naz Reid: Drops 13 points in team-debut
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Reid ended with 13 points (3-9 FG, 6-7 FT, 1-5 3Pt) and four rebounds in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 124-90 preseason loss to the Nets.
As expected, Reid slotted into the starting power forward position vacated by Miles Bridges, who is now loving life in Phoenix. Reid was one of three Hornets players to score double digits, an encouraging sign for anyone thinking of drafting him. While he should be a relatively consistent source of points and rebounds, Reid is going to have to add another string to his bow, should he hope to impress fantasy managers. At this point, Reid is a viable target in the middle rounds of drafts, with the possibility that he flirts with top 50 value if he can develop a more well-rounded game.
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Hornets' Naz Reid: Traded to Charlotte
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The Timberwolves traded Reid, three first-round pick swaps, three second-round pick swaps and a 2033 unprotected first-round pick to the Hornets on Thursday in exchange for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Minnesota has now moved on from Reid and Julius Randle this offseason, with the former heading to another crowded frontcourt. Reid has averaged at least 13 points and five assists while shooting 36 percent from three in each of his past two seasons. Currently, he's slated for another reserve role, but Miles Bridges has been in the rumor mill this offseason, so Charlotte may not be done making moves.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Logs 18 points in Game 6 loss
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Reid ended Friday's 139-109 loss to San Antonio in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 18 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes.
Reid did his best to keep the Timberwolves' season alive Friday, with the veteran big man finishing as the team's third-leading scorer behind Anthony Edwards (24 points) and Terrence Shannon (21 points). Reid saw his numbers dip slightly in 2025-26 compared to the previous season, though he noted to reporters during Saturday's press conference that a right shoulder injury around the time of the All-Star break played a part in that, per Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune. Reid is entering the second year of a five-year, $125 million contract, and while he's come off the bench for most of his NBA career, he could operate in an expanded role in 2026-27 if the Timberwolves opt to trade one or both of Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic posits.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Roughed up in Game 4
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Reid ended with 15 points (6-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 114-109 victory over San Antonio in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Reid injured his ankle early in the fourth quarter but returned to the contest. He was also involved in the game's pivotal news item, as he was on the receiving end of Victor Wembanyama's Flagrant 2 foul, which caused the MVP candidate's ejection. Reid avoided injury despite taking an elbow to the face and managed a solid line that came one rebound shy of a double-double. The series is now guaranteed to last at least two more games, and Reid's high floor will make him a solid DFS target for Game 5.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Returns to game Sunday
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Reid (ankle) returned to Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs, per the game broadcast.
Reid went down in a heap in the fourth quarter before limping to the locker room due to an apparent right ankle injury. Fortunately, he was able to return to the contest shortly thereafter.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Heads to locker room Sunday
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Reid went back to the locker room during Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals due to an apparent right ankle injury, Charlie Walton of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Reid went down in pain early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest after getting rolled up on by Luke Kornet. With Reid out of the lineup, the starting five is likely to play the majority of the remaining minutes of Game 4.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Notches 12 points in win
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Reid closed Monday's 104-102 victory over San Antonio in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist and one block over 30 minutes.
Reid's numbers are down slightly in the postseason, which comes as a bit of a surprise with so many injuries on the team. Through seven games, he's averaging 11.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists on 47.8 percent shooting from the field.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Returns to play
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Reid (ankle) returned to Monday's Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series against Denver during the fourth quarter, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Reid went to the locker room after appearing to turn his ankle, but he was spotted back on the bench shortly after and was cleared to check back in during the final period. He'll presumably be a full go down the stretch of Monday's clash.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Suffers ankle injury in Game 5
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Reid left Monday's Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Nuggets with an apparent right ankle injury, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Tim Hardaway looked to step on Reid's foot, causing the LSU product to turn his ankle. He was down in pain immediately after the play but was later able to limp back to the locker room under his own power. Reid can be considered questionable to return until further notice.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Near double-double off bench
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Reid recorded 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Saturday's 112-96 win over the Nuggets in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Ayo Dosunmu stole the show during Saturday's win, but Reid chipped in with quality minutes off the bench, finishing one rebound shy of a double-double. The Timberwolves find themselves up 3-1 in the series heading into Game 5 in Denver on Monday, but Reid and the rest of the role players will need to step up even more now that they will be without Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) and Anthony Edwards (knee).
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Quiet in Game 3 win
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Reid racked up five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes during Thursday's 113-96 victory over the Nuggets in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Reid scored no more than five points for the second time in the past three games, continuing what has been a somewhat quiet series. Through three appearances, he has averaged just 7.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers. The two teams will meet again in Minnesota on Saturday, when the Timberwolves will look to put a stranglehold on the series.
