Naz Reid’s Stunning $125 Million Commitment: What This Means for the Timberwolves’ Future

Reid can allow a team to play twin-towers lineups built around a screen-and-dive center without sacrificing spacing, or to run five-out small-ball looks without punting on rim protection and defensive rebounding — an unassuming and devastatingly effective Allen key to unlock whichever lineup combination might be most effective on any given night. And while he isn’t necessarily thought of as a top-flight rim protector and interior defender on his own, his strength and lateral quickness have made him an effective switch defender on the perimeter; the Wolves have allowed fewer points per possession with him on the floor than off it in five of his six pro seasons, and he’s long posted above-average block and steal rates for a big man.

[Get more T’wolves news: T’wolves team feed]Naz Reid has signed a five-year, 5 million contract to stay with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.Advertisement

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