2025-26 Season
NAZ REID
2025-26 Season
NAZ REID
Reid produces at an above average rate for a 26-minute workload.
Reid produces at an above average rate for a 26-minute workload.
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
of 13 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 93 Centers with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Naz Reid’s first 26 games defined the ultimate microwave big man experience, oscillating wildly between offensive black hole and unstoppable bench supernova. Early on, his erratic shot selection actively sabotaged the second unit, culminating in an abysmal 10/30 vs LAL performance where he chucked his way to 5 points on 2-of-10 shooting for a brutal -13.2 Impact score. But once he found his rhythm, Reid became an absolute terror for opposing frontcourts. During the 11/20 vs WAS matchup, he torched the nets for 28 points on 11-of-21 shooting, generating a massive +19.7 Impact score by pairing elite shot-making with relentless effort on the glass. Even when his jumper completely abandoned him, he learned to manufacture value through sheer grit. Look at the 11/08 vs UTA tilt; despite scoring just 5 points on six shots, Reid still scraped out a +0.2 Impact score because his defensive rotations and loose-ball hustle kept the lineup afloat. When he finally reins in the contested perimeter attempts, his blend of floor-spacing and rebounding makes him one of the most lethal reserve weapons in the league.
This midseason stretch was defined by extreme volatility, with Naz Reid oscillating between an unstoppable microwave scorer and an offensive black hole. When his jumper was falling, he was an absolute terror. Look no further than 12/30 vs CHI, when he erupted for 33 points on blistering 11-for-18 shooting. That elite shot-making yielded a staggering +32.0 Impact score. The pendulum swung violently in the other direction on 01/25 vs GSW. Despite grabbing 10 rebounds, he posted a dismal -10.2 Impact score because his complete inability to score—missing all four of his shots for a zero-point dud—killed the second unit's offensive flow. He suffered a similar fate on 12/24 vs NYK, where a miserable 3-for-12 shooting night resulted in a -7.3 Impact score, as terrible shot selection entirely negated the hustle value of his 11 boards. Reid remains a lethal weapon, but surviving his erratic cold spells requires a strong stomach.
A maddeningly erratic shooting slump defined this late-season stretch for the backup big man. He occasionally found his stroke, erupting during the 02/20 vs DAL contest for 21 points on efficient 4-for-8 perimeter shooting to generate a massive +16.8 impact score. Yet, even when his jumper betrayed him, he could still swing games through relentless effort on the glass. Look at the 02/08 vs LAC game. He managed just eight points that night, but still posted a +6.0 impact score by bullying his way to nine rebounds and keeping offensive possessions alive. Conversely, respectable scoring totals often masked the hidden costs that dragged down his overall value. In the 03/30 vs DAL tilt, he scored 12 points but registered a dismal -6.7 impact score because he needed 14 inefficient shots to get there and failed to record a single assist. He remains a dangerous weapon, but this volatile stretch highlights the steep price of his trigger-happy tendencies.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Volatile for his role. Reid has noticeable ups and downs, with scoring moving ~6 points between games.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 55% 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: +4.6, second-half: +2.5. Not alarming yet, but trending the wrong direction.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
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.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
88 games played
