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Naz Reid is a walking anomaly. 6'10" power forwards shouldn't be able to handle the ball and finish with finesse like he does. Undrafted players with character concerns rarely turn themselves into indispensable members of a championship-level team and the community it plays in.

NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 6

Timberwolves Passed On Jaylen Brown After Celtics Asked For Gobert, Reid

MINNEAPOLIS — The Boston Celtics asked the Minnesota Timberwolves for Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid in trade talks for Jaylen Brown this summer, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic said on CLNS Media’s Celtics Daily podcast.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 26

Hornets F Naz Reid Tabbed as a Breakout Candidate for the 2026-27 Season

If you had told me a few years ago that the Charlotte Hornets would eventually trade LaMelo Ball, and the centerpiece of the deal would be Naz Reid, in addition to a first-round pick well down the line, I wouldn't have believed you.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Charlotte Hornets News / Bring Me The Sports / August 21

New footage from Charlotte gives insight into LaMelo-Naz Reid trade

It has been nearly two months since the Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in the blockbuster trade that included Naz Reid.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 13

Timberwolves' full schedule revealed: Naz Reid's return, national TV games, more

We've gotten bits and pieces of it over the past few days, but the Minnesota Timberwolves' full 82-game schedule for the 2025-26 season has now been released by the NBA.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / August 6

Naz Reid Focuses On Role As Leader After Being Traded To Hornets

Naz Reid was one of the Timberwolves‘ most popular players during his time with the franchise, so it’s been hard for Minnesota fans to get used to the idea that he’s now wearing a Hornets uniform.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 30

Timberwolves rumors: 2 under-the-radar targets to help fill void left by Julius Randle, Naz Reid

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a busy offseason, bringing in LaMelo Ball via trade and shipping out Naz Reid in the process, and then trading Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in what essentially was a salary dump.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 30

Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Other Hornets Newcomers Pick Jersey Numbers

Get ready to update your jersey collection. On Wednesday, the Charlotte Hornets announced new numbers for their off-season acquisitions, and like a millionaire’s checkbook, there are a lot of zeros.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

What Hornets are telling Naz Reid trade suitors after Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball blockbuster

The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly not looking to flip newly acquired center Naz Reid after landing him in Thursday’s blockbuster trade that sent franchise guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / HITC / June 26

How Minnesota Governor reacted to Naz Reid getting traded to Charlotte Hornets

The Minnesota Timberwolves have rattled things up ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Following a hard-fought 4-2 second-round series loss in the Western Conference, many expected the Minnesota Timberwolves to make some major changes to the roster.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26

Hornets ditch LaMelo Ball for shockingly small return

Despite a 25-game improvement last season and a play-in victory, the Charlotte Hornets decided that they didn't want to be in the LaMelo Ball business anymore.

Why Hornets are the biggest winner in blockbuster Ball trade

Wolves at crossroads after Ball trade

Jaylen Brown has taken a firm stance about his Celtics future

Knicks are not expected to bring back two notable players from their title team

Lakers prepared to pay big for Knicks' top free agent, per sources

Kawhi Leonard linked to two teams

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23

Timberwolves’ plan after moving on from Julius Randle revealed

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking in-house to replace Julius Randle’s production at the power forward spot.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 22

Timberwolves insider reveals ‘shameless’ Naz Reid trade offer

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking for ways to get better this offseason after a second-round playoff exit against the San Antonio Spurs last month.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12

NBA decides on further punishment for Victor Wembanyama

The NBA has decided whether Victor Wembanyama will face any additional punishment for elbowing Minnesota’s Naz Reid during Sunday’s Game 4.

Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Anthony Edwards plays big against Wembanyama-less Spurs

Draymond Green has strong reaction to Victor Wembanyama’s ejection

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 11

Naz Reid recovers from hit to help Timberwolves tie Spurs series

Naz Reid took a vicious elbow from Victor Wembanyama early in Sunday's Game 4 that got the French big man kicked out. Then Reid took his revenge on the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter.

Victor Wembanyama gets ejected from Game 4 for elbowing Reid

Wembanyama's reaction to being ejected is going viral

Wembanyama bracing for punishment after ejection

Timberwolves salvaged Game 4 win with unreal touchdown pass

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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama ejected from Game 4 for flagrant elbow

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama has experienced a lot of firsts in his career this postseason. He added another on Sunday.

Victor Wembanyama gets ejected from Game 4 for elbowing Naz Reid

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs start fast, hold off Wolves in Game 3

Spurs C Victor Wembanyama throws elbow, ejected from Game 4

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / March 28

Naz Reid fined $50,000 for questioning Scott Foster

Naz Reid has been fined $50,000 for questioning a call made by official Scott Foster during the Timberwolves' remarkable overtime comeback win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / March 27

Wolves’ Naz Reid Fined $50K By NBA

Timberwolves big man Naz Reid has been fined $50K for “questioning the integrity of game officials,” the NBA announced on Friday (via Twitter). Reid received a technical foul and was ejected for the incident, which occurred with 4:13 remaining in overtime during Wednesday’s comeback win over Houston.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 30

Naz Reid strengthens Sixth Man of the Year case with statement performance

Timberwolves forward Naz Reid looks like a serious candidate to win his second Sixth Man of the Year award after recording a season-high 33 points on Monday night against the Bulls.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 23

Tattoo artist who fueled Minnesota's Naz Reid obsession is battling a brain tumor

Naz Reid. Two words and seven letters that are tattooed on arms, legs, torsos, and butt cheeks throughout Minnesota, all thanks to a tattoo artist whose social media post on May 6, 2024, caught fire during Reid and the Timberwolves' first of consecutive trips to the Western Conference Finals.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8, 2025

Naz Reid’s sister killed in shooting

Tragedy has struck for Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid. 28-year-old Toraya Reid, the older sister of Naz, was shot dead on Saturday in an apartment complex shooting in Jackson, N.J.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14, 2025