Naz Reid Ruled Out On Wednesday
Naz Reid (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is dealing with back spasms. The injury forced him to miss Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. As a result of his absence, Karl-Anthony Towns wound up playing 36 minutes and racking up 60 points on 19-of-31 shooting while grabbing 17 boards. Towns could be in store for another big game on Wednesday. We could also see Taurean Prince or Jarred Vanderbilt earn some extra playing time with Reid out.
Source: Timberwolves PR
Minnesota Timberwolves center Source: Timberwolves PR
Naz Reid Available Against Kings
Naz Reid (finger) is good to go for Monday's action against the Sacramento Kings. The team has upgraded his status from questionable to available ahead of tip-off. Reid will make a second consecutive start, with Julius Randle (groin) remaining on the shelf. A finger sprain ruined Reid's first start of the campaign on Saturday against the Washington Wizards, limiting him to eight points and three rebounds in 20 minutes. However, his career numbers as a first-unit member are solid at 14.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
Naz Reid Questionable For Monday
Naz Reid (finger) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. A finger injury limited Reid to 20 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Washington Wizards, and he may have to sit out Monday's contest entirely. Reid took Julius Randle's (groin) starting spot on Saturday, and Luka Garza might now be the next man up. Garza has been dominant in the G League but has made a limited impact in the NBA, averaging 5.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 8.3 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
Naz Reid Doesn't Return On Saturday Due To Injury
Naz Reid (finger) exited Saturday's loss to the Washington Wizards. He did not return. The 25-year-old, who got the start in this one, logged 20 minutes before suffering a right finger injury in the third quarter. With Minnesota preparing for Julius Randle (groin) to miss extended time, being without Reid moving forward isn't a good situation for a club that has dealt with its share of injuries during the 2024-25 campaign. If Reid doesn't suit up for Monday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings, Luka Garza and Joe Ingles may take over things at the four spot. However, both players have a lot to prove before earning a consistent spot in fantasy lineups.
Source: Dane Moore
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Source: Dane Moore
Naz Reid On Track To Play On Thursday
Naz Reid (illness) was not able to play on Wednesday after playing in each of the Wolves' first 46 games this season, but he is not on the injury report for Thursday when the Wolves will visit the Jazz to close out their back-to-back. In 25.3 minutes off the bench, he averaged 13.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 2.1 three-pointers per game. Reid's return should help take the load off Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert and could push Luke Garza back out of the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Minnesota Timberwolves center Source: NBA Injury Report
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