Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has signed a new three-year, $42 million contract that includes a player option for the 2025-26 season. Reid, who arrived at the franchise as an undrafted one-and-done player, has developed into an indispensable frontline performer.
Details of the Contract
The new contract secures Reid to the franchise and keeps him out of free agency. The player option gives him the chance to get another new contract in two years. The deal was negotiated over several months by his agents, Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management, and Timberwolves president Tim Connelly.
Reid’s Performance
Reid had his best season before a season-ending wrist fracture kept him out of the final weeks of the regular season, the play-in tournament, and Western Conference playoffs. The Timberwolves missed his presence in their opening-round loss to the eventual NBA champion Denver Nuggets. After the All-Star break in February, Reid scored 242 points in 312 minutes of playing time, making him an attractive target throughout the league.
Reid’s Future
Reid, who turns 24 in August, would have become an unrestricted free agent despite his age because he signed a four-year deal with Minnesota entering his rookie year. However, the new contract extension ensures he will remain with the Timberwolves and continue to develop as a player.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have secured an important player in Naz Reid with a new three-year contract extension. The deal negotiated by his agents and Timberwolves president Tim Connelly includes a player option for the 2025-26 season, giving Reid the chance to get another new contract in two years. Reid’s performance has been impressive, and his future with the franchise is secured.
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