Timberwolves, Naz Reid Agree to Five-Year, $125M Contract Extension

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid intends to sign a new five-year, $125 million contract to remain with the franchise, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. Naz Reid Was Eligible To Sign A Four-Year, $87.2 Million Extension The deal also includes a player option in 2029-30, according to Reid’s agents, Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz […]

James Foglio  •  28 Jun 2025
Timberwolves Rumors: Hawks Interested in Sign-and-Trade for Nickeil Alexander-Walker

The Atlanta Hawks could potentially reach out to the Minnesota Timberwolves to inquire about veteran guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. “Word is that the Hawks, at roughly $30 million below the luxury-tax line, are expected to register interest in a sign-and-trade deal with Minnesota to try to […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jun 2025
Timberwolves Rumors: Finch Expects Naz Reid, Julius Randle to Return

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was asked recently if he expects center/forward Naz Reid and veteran wing Julius Randle to both be on the roster next season. “Absolutely, yes,” Finch told KFAN’s Paul Allen, via Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “I think both players want to be there. That’s first and foremost the most important […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jun 2025
Suns Hope To Trade Kevin Durant By Draft Day If Not Sooner

The Phoenix Suns are making progress in Kevin Durant talks an hope to trade the superstar by the draft on June 25. This is according to the latest from Jake Fischer for The Stein Line. New GM Brian Gregory has put the wheels in motion after the hiring of Jordan Ott. With teams losing hope in […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Jun 2025
Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: 5 Teams Have Expressed Interest In Future Hall of Famer

The Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant, and Durant’s business partner, Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman, have met multiple times over the past week to discuss several trade scenarios, ESPN’s Sham Charania reported on Wednesday. Both sides are expected to work together on potential destinations. Knicks Are Not In the Mix For Kevin Durant Sources said five teams […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jun 2025
3 Best Julius Randle Free Agency Landing Spots

The Minnesota Timberwolves will have three potential free agents this offseason in Julius Randle, Naz Reid, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. While Alexander-Walker is an unrestricted free agent, Randle and Reid have player options on their contracts. Julius Randle Could Decline His $30.93 Million Player Option Reid will likely decline his option and seek a larger deal, […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jun 2025
Orlando Magic Free Agency Rumors: Nickeil Alexander-Walker Linked As Potential Suitor

The Orlando Magic are reportedly “a team to watch” as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker prepares to hit free agency, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Magic Projected To Exceed Luxury Tax With Alexander-Walker’s two-year, $9 million contract set to expire, he could be seeking a contract in the range of the $14.1 million mid-level […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jun 2025
Why NBA Teams Should Not Trade For Kevin Durant

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has been linked to teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat, but should contenders be interested in trading for a soon-to-be 37-year-old player who hasn’t appeared in the NBA Finals since his days with star-studded Golden State Warriors rosters? Kevin Durant Is A Selfish Superstar Durant is one of […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jun 2025
3 Best Free Agency Landing Spots For Timberwolves’ Naz Reid

The Minnesota Timberwolves could have a completely different roster next season, as veteran wing Julius Randle holds a $30.9 million player option that he must exercise or decline by June 29, and former Sixth Man of the Year center Naz Reid is expected to decline his $15 million player option. Considering the Timberwolves’ cap situation, […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jun 2025