Minnesota Timberwolves: Naz Reid Expected To Opt Out

Minnesota Timberwolves Center Naz Reid is expected to opt out of his contract. Reid, 25, is set to enter NBA free agency. He reportedly declined the Timberwolves’ $15 million contract option. Read on for the latest on Reid’s shocking move. The Minnesota Timberwolves arguably got a steal when Reid signed a three-year, $41.96 million contract with the team after going undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft out of LSU. Reid spent all six of his NBA seasons with the Timberwolves. He averaged 14.2 points, 6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, and 10.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game in the 2025 NBA Postseason. However, Reid is expected to out of the Timberwolves’ contract option and is set to enter the free agency. He played a key role off the bench during the Timberwolves’ run to the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals after earning the 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to face fierce competition for Reid’s services in free agen