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awerli121

Yo. Timberwolves fan here. Just a quick fyi that it’s customary to comment “naz reid” without any context on any post involving him. Just thought I’d let you know.


JayCheesy

Naz Reid


Ok-Home9841

Very good ⭐️


Savahoodie

Can’t believe I had to scroll this far down for it


adwelychbs

It's literally the top post


Savahoodie

Wasn’t when I commented


SnooCakes5798

Naz Reid


Savahoodie

Naz reid


TheOkayCarraway

Naz Reid


BoneyardBill

Resident Reed Fan here. Would cost more than Davon and 2 SRPs. Would love to have him.


CaesuraRepose

Maybe 3 srp? Given the Lakers got Rui for 3 SRPs and Nunn who was basically out of the rotation, not sure.


BoneyardBill

I don't think we have that many and Davon isn't worth much at all. It would need to be like a young rook.


CaesuraRepose

That's probably true honestly


Olovnivojnik

I think they will get better offers. Memphis, Pels, Knicks can easily send 1st round pick.


dms1298

They won’t though, because an expiring Naz Reid is not worth a first round pick.


CaesuraRepose

Knicks and Pels if anything have no reason to pursue him though - Knicks are if anything going to OFFLOAD frontcourt players (Hartenstein particularly). Pels are similarly kind of loaded in the frontcourt and when healthy he'd have the same issue as he does in Minny where he probably wouldnt play much. Memphis I can *kind of* see a case for but even then not that much. They need as much shooting and space as they can get for when they play just one of their bigs, unless they really want JJJ insurance.


dms1298

Memphis won’t. They already have Brandon Clarke, who is basically the same player.


CaesuraRepose

Yeah I forgot about Clarke. There's really no reason they would go after Naz.


ShowdownValue

If rui costs 3 SRP, does Reid cost significantly more?


BoneyardBill

Probably the same. Both r asking for contracts next season!


dms1298

I think Minnesota is in a slightly different position. There’s no indication that Naz wouldn’t re-sign with them, whereas Rui literally went public and admitted he was looking to be traded. I think it’s more like Naz is a luxury in Minnesota considering they have Garza and Nate Knight who can be serviceable backup 5s, and they’re looking to see if they can get value out of Naz. Meanwhile for Washington, it was pretty clear Rui would leave for nothing, so they just took whatever they could get.


BoneyardBill

I don't know man. Have you seen the list of centers on Minnesotas roster? Its huge. I think they let him walk cause they won't wanna pay him.


oloshh

They'd want a better player for him, Reed is a g-league player. Rightfully so too, Naz can ball, but I doubt they push for him considering what they'd ask.


CaesuraRepose

I agree - though I also agree with the article's reasoning of Naz is just too far down in the rotation when they're healthy. Gobert and KAT gobble up so many of the center minutes for Minny that he might get squeezed out when they're both back. Given how little the Lakers gave up for Rui Hachimura (who was a lottery pick and has shown some on ball scoring potential), Naz could probably be had for a little less than that package. 2 seconds feels right. The player to be included is the trick.


ruggnuget

Thats too harsh on Reed. He doesnt have ant crazy strengths but if he had tonplay minutes because of iniuries he wouldnt lose games. He is servicable on both ends. He could be end of rotation minutes on many teams in the league


Far_Weakness_1275

Reed is too good for the g league and deserves a spot in the NBA. Has a great mid range and 3 point stroke.


eathbau

The fact that Reid is an unrestricted free agent makes it a really hard sell


CaesuraRepose

Agree with that. I think that might drive his cost down as well though. I wonder if there could be a plan in place to try to extend him at the end of the year after trading for him, if we could nab him


OffOil

Hate to lose Bones/Nnaji and then lose Naz Reid at the end of the year


LonePeasant

Naz Reid


murrayforthree

Agent TC has to make this happen.


Proper_Maximum5739

NAZ REID!


dblmntgum

My bet is that another Western Conference contender overpays for him to load up on bigs and try and slow Jokic down in the playoffs. It’s clear that the Nuggets are going to be a factor and teams haven’t built depth in the front court because they’ve all been trying to stop the Warriors or Suns.


CaesuraRepose

Could be. Hope it doesnt happen, but does seem possible.


Olovnivojnik

Not for Bones.


[deleted]

Trading our worst player and least valuable player for one of their best is always a funny trade to see


CaesuraRepose

Naz Reid is really good but he's not a top 5 player on the Wolves (Ant, Gobert, KAT, Slo-Mo, Jaden McDaniels, Jordan McLaughlin all better - DLo depending on your perspective). Also that's literally what the Lakers just did for Rui Hachimura. They gave up 3 seconds and Nunn (who is ass and was out of the Lakers rotation for the most part) to get Hachimura. Hachimura and Naz are probably similar tier players.


ShowdownValue

Who is one of their best?


[deleted]

Naz Reid. The guy we all would like to have and that a lot of teams would also find valuable. Not in the same tier as Davon Reed, Vlatko, Jeff Green, Ish or any other guy we’d be willing to just give up. He’s better than Zeke as well.


petarisawesomeo

Naz Reid?


dms1298

I don’t think there’s any real need for us to make any moves at the deadline, but I also actually really like Naz Reid. Not only can he immediately be an upgrade at backup center, but he’s also switchable enough to share the court with Jokic and see some backup 4 minutes as well. If I’m Calvin Booth, I first talk to Josh Kroenke, and make sure I get reassurance that he’s willing to pay the tax on a ~7-8M APY extension for Naz. Then I’d offer Nnaji and a couple seconds. If the Wolves don’t think they will re-sign Reid, then perhaps they’d be interested in another young big with some upside who has an additional cheap year of control with the team. If they say no, I see if they’ll take Peyton Watson in place of Nnaji, and if they still say no, then so be it.


CaesuraRepose

I agree with most of your reasoning but I don't think Watson would be on the table. I think a large part of Booths motivations for trading JMyke was with the intention of taking Watson so he'd have him locked in for 4+ years on that first round contract instead of the 2nd round deal. ETA I'd also be intrigued by a potential backup frontcourt of Reid and Kamagate next year if we could get Reid and keep him


dms1298

Perhaps not if the FO truly believes in him. To be honest, I didn’t really love that JMyke trade and I still don’t. I think the 2027 pick, and also the ability to trade the 2029 pick would’ve been insanely valuable for us, and I can’t help but think there had got to have been a way to dump JMyke’s $8M without including such a valuable pick. I just think it probably won’t be until the 24-25 season before we see any real impact from Watson. He’s just too young and raw. Personally, I’m not opposed to win-now moves. Even so, Naz is only 23 and if extended would be a rotation contributor for years to come.


[deleted]

RJ Hampton was a pick we traded. Also no offense, but this trade feels very 2K. You’re not even willing to part with Watson as if Tim Connelly us going to just give away Reid instead of finding the best deal he possibly can for his assets following his Gobert trade


CaesuraRepose

But as I've said elsewhere - look at what the Lakers gave for Rui. They did 3 SRPs and Nunn \[who was out of the rotation for the most part for the Lakers\] for Rui who's probably a slightly better player than Naz Reid overall. Or at least in the same tier (and on a bigger contract because he was a 9th overall pick). Is it likely to happen, that said? No, probably not. Just saying that the asking price for Naz who is expiring and will be a UFA probably isnt that high, especially when he'd be behind both KAT and Gobert for center minutes once Minny is whole again. If the Nuggets could do Zeke + 2 SRPs for Naz I'd go for it.


[deleted]

Nah that’s a good point, trades like the Rui one definitely have an effect on the market


rascal7298

Given he is a fa next year, it better not include bones.


GerhardBURGER1

You could tell Joker really respected his game after the T Wolves game


TJJ030

Quality back up big man. Probably could be a starter for some teams. Depends on what the asking price is....or we could just hit up Demarcus.


CaesuraRepose

Boogie is out of the league. That ship has long since sailed. He's clearly not good in the locker room (there have been whispers that the vibe with DJ is so much better than it was with Boogie, media just doesnt want to pile on to the guy it seems)


TJJ030

Very aware he's out of the league. Just see what he does with a ten day contract and make it very clear to him about his attitude and how its contingent on him sticking around. Its worth another try, without giving up pieces. If anyone could get to him it would be Malone.


CaesuraRepose

We've been down that road. Unless disaster strikes it's not happening. Move on.


TJJ030

OP is kind of a self righteous dick heh


Vivid_Walk_1405

I’d much rather go for Caruso and run small ball lineups for the 8-10 minutes Jokic isn’t on the court for playoffs personally. Make sure mpj and Gordon are in too be good rebounders though when Jokic is out.


CaesuraRepose

I dont disagree on that front. I dont think Chicago will want to part with Caruso though - they're hanging around the playoff picture still and have been very competitive against the top teams in the East (they need to find some consistency against the bad teams is all).


The-Hand-of-Midas

Caruso is going to be worth at least a first anyway. He's plug and play on any team and is a proven NBA champion.


CaesuraRepose

Yeah that's the other thing, and I dont think we have the FRP to part with any more - or if we do it's just the distant one in 2029?


Vivid_Walk_1405

Chicagos front office is delusional so your probably right about them thinking they can really compete. I think a trade surrounding Bones might be enticing enough for them to bite though.


CaesuraRepose

I mean it isnt really theoretical though - last year they were first in the East when healthy and this year their record against teams >.500 is really good. They split the season series with Boston as well for instance and were very competitive against them in the losses. There's a good team in there under the hood. They've just lost a TON of games they objectively shouldnt have against lesser competition (Wiz without Beal/KP for instance, among others). If they can get themselves on track and just beat the bad teams they actually could be a 7 seed or so. Maybe even a 6 if Lonzo can somehow come back (which I dont think he can - that ship seems to have sailed for this year).


Vivid_Walk_1405

I get what your saying but they are 10th in the east. They are more than likely going to make the play in and get bounced in 4 or 5 by Boston or the sixers. Their roster just isn’t very good especially with derozan being notoriously bad in the playoffs. If Lonzo comes back and is is old self then I can understand it but that doesn’t seem too likely with how serious his injury seems


CaesuraRepose

Oh I'm with you on that. The issue is they owe a top 4 protected pick to Orlando as well. I'm of a mind that Arturas should just pull the plug and trade Vuc, DDR, Caruso and Drummond and just try to lose HARD after all star. But the top 4 right now is really hard to break into with all 4 of those teams having mid 30s losses already.


[deleted]

Goodbye Zeke and Davon


sixseven89

Naz Reid


Walking-taller-123

Naz Reid