Naz Reid is a professional basketball player in the NBA, currently playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves as a power forward and center. Born on August 26, 1999, in New Jersey, Reid's journey to professional basketball began at Roselle Catholic High School, where he earned a five-star athlete rating. Despite going undrafted in 2019, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed him to a two-way deal.
Initially assigned to the Iowa Wolves, their G League affiliate, Reid finally made his debut for the Minnesota side on December 8, 2019. Later, it was during the 2023-2024 season that Reid experienced a breakout year, appearing in 81 games and shooting a career-high 41.4% from beyond the arc. He averaged 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 0.8 steals per game.
Naz Reid Playoff Appearances
As of May 2025, Naz Reid has made three playoff appearances in his NBA career, all with the Minnesota Timberwolves. His first taste of postseason action came in the 2021 season, when he played the Western Conference First Round against the Memphis Grizzlies. Reid's second playoff run came in the 2023-2024 season, where the Timberwolves lost the Western Conference Finals to the Dallas Mavericks by 4-1.
As of May 2025, for the 2024-2025 season, Naz Reid and the Timberwolves are playing the Western Conference Semifinals against the Golden State Warriors, currently tied at 1-1.
| Player Name | Team | Playoff Year |
| Naz Reid | Minnesota Timberwolves | 2024 |
| Naz Reid | Minnesota Timberwolves | 2023 |
| Naz Reid | Minnesota Timberwolves | 2021 |
Naz Reid Playoffs Win-Loss Record
Through his three playoff appearances, Naz Reid has compiled a 16-12 record in the postseason, with 599 minutes played. Across all playoffs, Reid has accumulated 289 points, 100 rebounds, 29 assists, and 24 blocks. However, despite a strong playoff run, Naz Reid with the Timberwolves has been unable to clinch the NBA title, losing in the Western Conference 1st Round vs the Memphis Grizzlies in 2021, and losing against the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals in 2023. In the ongoing season, the Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference 1st Round (4-1). They still face the Golden State Warriors, tied at 1-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals.
| Player Name | Team | Season | Opponent | Points scored overall |
| Naz Reid | Minnesota Timberwolves | 2024 (Western Conference Semifinals) | Golden State Warriors | 30* |
| Naz Reid | Minnesota Timberwolves | 2024 (Western Conference 1st Round) | Los Angeles Lakers | 58 |
| Naz Reid | Minnesota Timberwolves | 2023 (Western Conference Finals) | Dallas Mavericks | 63 |
| Naz Reid | Minnesota Timberwolves | 2023 (Western Conference Semifinals) | Denver Nuggets | 76 |
| Naz Reid | Minnesota Timberwolves | 2023 (Western Conference 1st Round) | Phoenix Suns | 38 |
| Naz Reid | Minnesota Timberwolves | 2021 (Western Conference 1st Round) | Memphis Grizzlies | 24 |
Naz Reid Conference Finals Record
Despite his three playoff appearances, Naz Reid has yet to reach the Conference Finals in his NBA career. However, the 2024-2025 season has presented Reid and the Minnesota Timberwolves with a golden opportunity to make franchise history as the team is in the semifinals of the Western Conference, as of May 2025.
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FAQs on Naz Reid
A. Naz Reid is 25 years old, as of May 2025.
A. Naz Reid’s wingspan is 7 feet 0.5 inches.
A. Naz Reid plays primarily as a center or power forward.
A. Naz Reid wears jersey number 11 for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has worn the number since joining the NBA team in 2019.
A. Naz Reid stands 6 feet 9 inches or 206 cm tall.
