NBA: Naz Reid Cashes In: Sixth Man of the Year Inks $125M Deal to Stay With Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid is staying put — and getting paid.

Reid has agreed to a five-year, $125 million contract to remain in Minnesota, opting for long-term security over a $15 million player option for the 2025 season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The new deal reportedly includes a player option, giving Reid added flexibility down the line.

Fresh off a breakout season that earned him NBA Sixth Man of the Year honors, Reid followed up with career-best numbers across the board: 14.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in 27.5 minutes — all while helping fuel Minnesota’s second consecutive run to the Western Conference Finals.

The 6-foot-9, 264-pound stretch big has quietly evolved into one of the league’s most versatile and efficient frontcourt players. Equally comfortable at power forward or center, Reid has complemented a variety of teammates including Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, offering a unique blend of 3-point shooting, rim finishing, and switchable defense. His presence on the floor often unlocks the Timberwolves' offense around superstar Anthony Edwards.

Reid’s defensive impact has also drawn praise. “Defensively, Naz has been outstanding,” head coach Chris Finch said in 2024. “He’s a ball-mover and transition starter. He gives us a dynamic presence on both ends.”

Statistically, Reid finds himself in elite company. Last season, only seven players in the NBA posted at least 150 threes, 150 assists, 50 blocks, and 50 steals — a list that includes MVPs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, James Harden, and Kevin Durant.

Still just 25, Reid's rise from undrafted LSU prospect in 2019 to franchise cornerstone is a testament to his relentless work ethic. “He’s obsessed with the game,” said Timberwolves president Tim Connelly. “When you have players like Naz who are impactful on and off the court, you do everything you can to keep them.”

Minnesota did just that — locking in one of the league’s premier sixth men with a deal that secures both their frontcourt and future.