Naz Reid
#11C · Minnesota Timberwolves
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 474 | 11.9 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 48.4% | 37.3% | 72.7% |
| 2025-26 | 68 | 13.7 | 6.2 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 46.9% | 37.3% | 72.2% |
| 2024-25 | 15 | 10.4 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 50.9% | 39.7% | 76.0% |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 11.1 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 45.8% | 36.2% | 71.0% |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$44.8M
AAV
$11.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Naz Reid's contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $11.2M per year over 4 years, this is a role player contract. Naz's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Centers. At 26 years old, Naz is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Naz Reid earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 474 career games, Naz has averaged 11.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. Naz's strongest metric is FG% at 4842.2, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.5, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Naz ranks 34th in overall performance. Naz will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Current Sentiment
Naz Reid faces mixed perception as a solid role player with inconsistent availability concerns. Recent injury reports dominate headlines, overshadowing his C+ performance and reliability questions. At $11.2M annually, his contract appears reasonable but contingent on health consistency. Injury management is the primary narrative, with availability directly impacting Timberwolves' playoff competitiveness. Fans show cautious optimism about his potential but worry whether durability matches his talent level.
Transaction History
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