Naz Reid
#11C · Minnesota Timberwolves
6MOY '24
Height
6'9"
Weight
264 lbs
Age
26
College
LSU
Experience
6 yrs
Wingspan
7'3.3"
Reach
9'1.0"
Hand Size
9.5" × 9.25"
D+
A
B
C+
N/A
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The Verdict on Naz, in One Read
On the field, Naz Reid grades out as a strong C for Minnesota Timberwolves (B Impact). That places him 36th of 97 graded centers. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a slight overpay (D+), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is very positive (A Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 474 | 13.7 | 6.2 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 46.7% | 37.3% | 72.7% |
| 2025-26 | | 69 | 13.7 | 6.2 | 2.3 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakCLongevityEstablishedRecentC+
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 69 | 13.7 | 6.2 | 2.3 | 46.7% | B- B- |
| 2024-25 | | 15 | 10.4 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 50.9% | C C |
| 2023-24 | | 16 | 11.1 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 45.8% | D+ D+ |
| 2022-23 | | 68 | 11.5 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 53.7% | C- C- |
| 2021-22 | | 5 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 41.2% | F F |
| 2020-21 | | 70 | 11.2 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 52.3% | C C |
| 2019-20 | | 30 | 9.0 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 41.2% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/16 | vs SAS | L 109-139 | 32 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7-13 | 3-7 | -15 |
| Wed, 5/13 | @ SAS | L 97-126 | 31 | 12 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$125.0M
Guaranteed
$44.8M
AAV
$21.6M/yr
Guaranteed %36%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D+
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Earning a D+ Contract Value Index, Naz Reid's 5-year pact reflects Minnesota's read on rotation impact. At $21.6M AAV for a 7-year veteran entering his prime, Reid's deal represents a meaningful commitment to a bench role—one underscored by his 2024 Sixth Man of the Year award and his steady 2025-26 production of 13.7 PPG, 6.2 RPG, and 2.3 APG across 69 games. The contract lands in an uncomfortable middle ground: too expensive to be true reserve-caliber salary, yet tied to a clearly defined backup position rather than a franchise-pillar role. At 26, Reid has reached a career inflection where his value is maximized in the playoffs—his ability to deliver in high-leverage minutes matters more than expansion into a 30+ MPG primary option—and Minnesota's roster construction suggests the front office has accepted that ceiling. Media sentiment around Reid remains broadly positive, framed as a foundational bench piece anchoring the team's rotation depth, which softens what is ultimately an above-market fee for a reserve big. The five-year term locks in that rate through age 31, a reasonable hedge on a proven contributor but one that depends entirely on his staying healthy and relevant in a reduced role—a bet the CVI grades as slightly overpriced given the positional scarcity he must justify.
Performance Analysis
C
#36 of 97 Centers
FCA+
Naz Reid earns a C Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a center. This season, Naz is putting up 13.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game across 474 games. Naz's strongest area is RPG at 6.2, which compares favorably to the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 2.3 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Naz ranks 36th.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Naz's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Naz Compares at the Position
Naz Reid ranks 36th of 97 graded centers by performance. That slots Naz between Domantas Sabonis (C+) just ahead and Walker Kessler (C) just behind.
Graded higher
Domantas SabonisSacramento KingsC+Sandro MamukelashviliToronto RaptorsC+Goga BitadzeOrlando MagicCNaz ReidC
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About this player
Naz Reid is a player in his 6th NBA season listed at C for the Minnesota Timberwolves. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Naz Reid, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D+, Performance C, Sentiment A.
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