2025-26 Season
PAUL REED
2025-26 Season
PAUL REED
Reed produces at an above average rate for a 13-minute workload.
Reed produces at an above average rate for a 13-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 15 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 235 Forwards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Paul Reed’s first 22 games were a dizzying pendulum swing between deep-bench irrelevance and an abrupt, dominant turn as a spot starter. The absolute peak arrived on 11/13 vs CHI, when he was thrust into the starting lineup and erupted for 28 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists in 31 minutes. He posted an astronomical +39.1 impact score in that contest, driven by hyper-efficient shooting (11-of-13 from the floor) and relentless, high-energy work on the glass. Contrast this with his typical spot minutes, like the 11/06 vs UTA matchup where he logged a dismal -14.5 impact score after sleepwalking through seven empty minutes with just two points and zero rebounds. Yet, even when his scoring vanished, Reed could still tilt the floor positively if given enough runway. On 12/07 vs MIL, he managed just six points on 3-of-8 shooting but still generated a +2.9 impact score because he aggressively attacked the boards for 10 rebounds and kept the offense flowing with three assists. He remains an unpredictable wild card who can single-handedly swing a matchup or completely disappear from the rotation on any given night.
Paul Reed's midseason run was a chaotic pendulum swing between end-of-bench irrelevance and sudden offensive eruptions. During an early January spot start on 01/11 vs LAC, he managed a +3.7 Impact score despite scoring just 8 points. He generated that positive value entirely by doing the dirty work, relying on relentless rebounding and connective passing rather than hunting his own shot. He lost his rotation spot shortly after, looking completely out of rhythm during a string of brief, negative-impact appearances in late January. Then, out of nowhere, he caught absolute fire. On 02/11 vs TOR, Reed exploded for 22 points in 33 minutes, posting a massive +19.5 Impact score by bullying his way to the rim and converting 10 of his 17 field goals. He kept the momentum rolling off the bench on 02/21 vs CHI, earning a +14.1 Impact score with 15 points and 9 rebounds through sheer interior dominance. The magic inevitably faded by March, but for two glorious weeks, Reed became an unstoppable force in the paint.
Paul Reed spent the back half of the 2025-26 season oscillating wildly between an end-of-bench afterthought and an unstoppable spot-starting force. When thrust into the starting lineup 03/30 vs OKC, he unleashed sheer havoc, logging 21 points and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes to generate a massive +18.0 impact score through relentless rim pressure. Yet, his erratic nature surfaced just a day later 03/31 vs TOR. Despite tallying 10 points and five assists in just 13 minutes, he managed a -0.6 impact score because his defensive gambles and chaotic rotations gave away whatever value he created on offense. He eventually learned to channel that chaotic energy perfectly, capping off this stretch with an absolute masterclass 04/12 vs IND. Starting once again, Reed poured in 26 points on a flawless 11-for-11 shooting night. He registered an absurd +33.4 impact by completely eliminating bad shots and overwhelming the interior with pure hustle.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Boom-or-bust player. Reed's impact swings wildly relative to his average — some nights dominant, others invisible. Scoring varies by ~6 points per game.
Reliable shooter — hits 45%+ from the field in 82% of games. You can count on efficient nights more often than not.
Defensive difference-maker. Reed consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Getting better as the season goes on. First-half impact: -0.6, second-half: +3.3. That's a significant jump — could be a role change, confidence, or development clicking.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 6 games. Longest cold streak: 5 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 76 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
72 games played
