History of Naz Reid in Timeline

Naz Reid is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for LSU. Reid is recognized for his impactful role as a sixth man, earning him the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2024. He is considered one of the league's top players in that role. Recently, he signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Timberwolves.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 25, 2023: Contract Extension with the Timberwolves

On June 25, 2023, Naz Reid signed a three-year $42 million contract extension with the Timberwolves, which included a player option for the 2025–26 season.

March 8, 2024: Career-High 34 Points

On March 8, 2024, Naz Reid scored a career-high 34 points during a 113–104 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

March 22, 2024: Timberwolves Giveaway

On March 22, 2024, at a game, the Timberwolves gave away beach towels emblazoned with Naz Reid's name, which later sold for more than $100 on eBay.

April 24, 2024: NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award

On April 24, 2024, Naz Reid received the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award.

2024: Season Performance

During the 2024–25 NBA season, Naz Reid made 80 appearances (17 starts) for Minnesota, averaging 14.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists.

2024: NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award

In 2024, Naz Reid won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award and is widely regarded as the greatest 6th man in the league.

January 2025: High School Jersey Retirement

In January 2025, Naz Reid's high school retired his number 5 in a ceremony held in the school gym in Roselle, New Jersey, which he and his Timberwolves teammates attended.

June 27, 2025: Five-Year $125 Million Contract Extension

On June 27, 2025, Naz Reid and the Timberwolves agreed to a five-year, $125 million contract extension.

September 6, 2025: Death of Toraya Reid

On September 6, 2025, Naz Reid's older sister, Toraya, was fatally shot outside of an apartment complex in Jackson Township, New Jersey, at the age of 28.