Timberwolves Announce Naz Reid News After Leaving Suns Game

As Minnesota prepared for Tuesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns, Reid’s availability remained uncertain. He appeared on the injury report Monday with a right shoulder contusion, but hours before tipoff the Timberwolves upgraded him to available, indicating he was healthy enough to suit up.

In his first eight minutes off the bench, Reid scored seven points on 2‑of‑3 shooting with two rebounds and two assists. However, disaster struck in the second quarter when he landed on Suns guard Jordan Goodwin’s foot, causing him to twist his right ankle.

Reid stayed on the floor in clear discomfort before limping back to the locker room with trainers. He did not return during the first half. Shortly after, Minnesota announced an update on X. "Naz Reid (Right Ankle Sprain) is QUESTIONABLE to return to tonight’s game," the team wrote. Fortunately, as the second half began, the Timberwolves provided another update, upgrading Reid's status to available.

This is significant because Reid is one of Minnesota’s most important depth pieces, and with Edwards already sidelined, the Timberwolves cannot afford to lose another key contributor. His scoring, spacing and energy are essential to keeping the offense afloat, especially during stretches when the team leans heavily on its bench. 

The fact that he can return indicates that it should not be a serious setback, but it remains another unfortunate development that could force Minnesota to rely even more heavily on other pieces if the injury progresses.

The Timberwolves having fallen to the sixth seed, just one spot away from the play‑in tournament, making every game increasingly important down the stretch.