2025-26 Season

NAZ REID

Minnesota Timberwolves | Center-Forward | 6-9

2025-26 Season

NAZ REID

Minnesota Timberwolves | Center-Forward | 6-9 | Yr 6

13.5 PPG

6.2 RPG

2.2 APG

26.0 MPG

+3.6 Impact

Reid produces at an above average rate for a 26-minute workload.

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NET IMPACT BREAKDOWN

Every stat, every credit, every cost — per game average

+3.6

Scoring +11.9

Points 13.5 PPG = +8.6

Shot Making above expected FG% = +3.3

Creation +0.6

Creation 2.2 AST/g = +0.6

Turnovers -3.8

Turnovers 1.6/g = -3.8

Defense +0.1

Defense 1.0 STL, 1.0 BLK = +0.1

Hustle & Effort +4.9

Rebounds 6.2 RPG = +4.9

Raw Impact +13.7

Baseline (game-average expected) −10.1

Net Impact

+3.6

60th pctl vs Centers

PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology

TEAM COMPARISON

Impact

#11

Creation

Hustle

Defense

of 13 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)

Anthony Edwards +18.4 Rudy Gobert +12.0 Julius Randle +9.8 Ayo Dosunmu +4.9 Jaden McDaniels +4.5 Naz Reid +3.8 Donte DiVincenzo +2.9 Bones Hyland -2.2 Terrence Shannon Jr. -3.1 Kyle Anderson -3.7 Jaylen Clark -5.5 Mike Conley -5.9 Rob Dillingham -10.6

Similar Players

Same position, closest production profile this season.

SKILL DNA

Percentile rank vs 93 Centers with 10+ games

Scoring 77th

13.6 PPG

Efficiency 23th

55.2% TS

Playmaking 76th

2.2 APG

Rebounding 50th

6.2 RPG

Defense 75th

+8.1/g

Hustle 45th

+16.5/g

Creation 54th

+2.39/g

Shot Making 85th

+7.77/g

TO Discipline 25th

0.06/min

THE SEASON SO FAR

A wildly volatile rollercoaster of shot selection defined Naz Reid's first twenty games, swinging violently between lethal floor-spacing and self-sabotaging tunnel vision. When dialed in, he was unstoppable, like on 11/19 vs WAS where he dropped 28 points and generated a massive +16.9 impact score by torching drop coverage. Conversely, he tallied a respectable 13 points during the 12/25 vs DEN matchup, but still suffered a brutal -8.3 impact score. That negative rating stemmed directly from forcing ugly looks early in the shot clock, a hidden cost that completely disrupted the team's offensive rhythm. He did occasionally find ways to contribute when his jumper abandoned him, notably on 11/10 vs UTA. Reid scored just 7 points that night, yet salvaged a +2.5 impact score through elite hustle metrics (+6.2) and high-level defensive rotations. When he plays within the flow of the offense, Reid is a mismatch nightmare. But the moment he starts hunting contested jumpers, his overall value plummets.

Naz Reid's midseason stretch was defined by maddening volatility, swinging wildly between game-breaking flamethrower and trigger-happy liability. The duality of his offensive game peaked at the end of December. He incinerated the nets on 12/29 vs CHI, dropping 33 points with a massive +16.6 impact by completely breaking the opponent's defensive scheme with scorching perimeter efficiency. Conversely, his box score production frequently masked hidden costs on the other end of the floor. During the 12/02 vs NOP matchup, Reid tallied a healthy 18 points but dragged his overall impact down to -1.0 because poor defensive execution bled points away. Yet, even when his jumper abandoned him, he could occasionally salvage his minutes through sheer grit. Look at 01/04 vs WAS. He managed just nine points, but still posted a +0.3 impact because his secondary rim protection and relentless energy on loose balls kept the second unit afloat.

Extreme volatility as a boom-or-bust bench weapon defined this midseason stretch for Naz Reid. His effectiveness swung wildly from night to night, leading to games where hidden costs completely erased his box score production. During the 01/29 vs OKC matchup, he poured in 18 points but posted a negative -2.6 impact score because frustrating defensive lapses dragged down his overall value. Conversely, he occasionally found ways to generate non-scoring value when his jump shot abandoned him. In the 02/08 vs LAC contest, despite managing just 8 points on a frigid shooting night, his relentless interior work and nine rebounds salvaged a +0.9 impact score. When his shot clicked, he was lethal. He torched the defense on 01/28 vs DAL, racking up 23 points and a staggering +11.4 impact score through an aggressive scoring outburst. Reid is a matchup nightmare when dialed in, but his tendency to settle for contested perimeter looks keeps his nightly reliability on a frustrating rollercoaster.

IMPACT TIMELINE

Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.

Best Game

33 PTS vs CHI

Dec 30 | +32.0 impact

Worst Game

6 PTS vs ATL

Dec 31 | -14.1 impact

PATTERNS

Volatile for his role. Reid has noticeable ups and downs, with scoring moving ~7 points between games.

Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 53% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.

Defensive difference-maker. Reid consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.

Small downward trend. First-half impact: +4.4, second-half: +2.8. Not alarming yet, but trending the wrong direction.

MATCHUP HISTORY

Based on 75 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.