The Los Angeles Lakers are interested in signing Naz Reid this summer, according to NBA insider Peter Dewey of Lakers Daily. The Minnesota Timberwolves big man becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
“Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid could be an option for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason in free agency,” Dewey wrote. “Sources tell Lakers Daily that the Lakers are interested in acquiring Reid, who will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Reid, 23, has spent the last four seasons with the Timberwolves and became a key part of their rotation in the 2022-23 season with Karl-Anthony Towns missing time due to a calf injury.”
Reid averaged 11.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists this season for Minnesota while shooting 53.7% from the floor, 34.6% from beyond the arc and 67.7% from the free-throw line. He suffered a left wrist injury on March 29 against the Phoenix Suns and underwent season-ending surgery.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves & Los Angeles Lakers Updates
Without Reid, the Timberwolves lost to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs in five games.
Dewey believes the Lakers could use a frontcourt player with Reid’s skill set. The LSU product made 75 3-pointers this season, so he’s capable of spacing the floor.
“The Lakers could certainly use a frontcourt player with Reid’s skill set if they want to improve the roster this coming offseason,” Dewey wrote.
“With Mo Bamba going down with an ankle injury, the Lakers’ primary option behind Anthony Davis in the playoffs was Wenyen Gabriel, who doesn’t possess nearly as strong of an offensive game as Reid,” Dewey explained. “Reid’s shooting ability could also make him a candidate to play alongside Davis if the Lakers wanted to use bigger lineups at times in the 2023-24 season.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves & Los Angeles Lakers Updates
Reid has career averages of 10.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists. He’s looking to make over $10 million a year on his next contract, sources told NBA Analysis Network.
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