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Anthony Edwards Posts 2-Word Reaction to Naz Reid Deal

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt Couden | Last updated Jun 28, 2025 2:54 PM ET

Anthony Edwards seems fully committed to winning with the Minnesota Timberwolves. After getting drafted five years ago as the team's No. 1 pick, he's only become better with each season and looks to be on the brink of playing for a championship.

He and the team have failed twice to reach the NBA Finals in back-to-back seasons, losing to Luka and Dallas, followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City. While the Western Conference remains competitive, Minnesota is taking significant steps to secure a playoff-contending roster.

Over the past several weeks, speculation has been circulating about free agents Julius Randle and Naz Reid. Of the two players, Reid was the one who many people believed might test the free agency market and potentially choose a different team.

However, big news hit on Friday, as the Timberwolves signed him to a new deal. According to ESPN, it's worth $125 million over five years and includes a player option in 2029-30.

Many fans likely breathed a sigh of relief as an essential part of the Timberwolves roster remains on the team. Reid joined the team in 2019 as an undrafted player and has since become a valuable contributor off Minnesota's bench, backing up center Rudy Gobert and forward Julius Randle in games.

Last year's Sixth Man of the Year, Reid, averaged 14.2 points, six rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game last season. His teammate, Ant-Man, expressed his sentiments about Minnesota's new deal.

Edwards hadn't been active on his X regarding either the team's recent NBA Draft picks, Joan Beringer and Rocco Zikarsky. However, once the news hit about Reid, Ant-Man posted a photo on X showing him and his teammate after a win against the Los Angeles Lakers. He included just two words: "He's back."

Keeping a roster of talented players together, including rising stars ready to compete for the Finals, is undoubtedly a step in the right direction for this Minnesota team, and it seems Edwards is pleased to see his teammate staying there.

During Paul Allen's KFAN FM 100.3 interview, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch previously said that he believed both Reid and Randle would be back with the team next season. There has been no news yet regarding Randle.

Meanwhile, ESPN's NBA analyst and writer, Brian Windhorst, said during a draft night reactions live stream that he thought Alexander-Walker would leave via free agency.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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