One NBA writer is proposing that the San Antonio Spurs trade Devonte’ Graham to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Spurs and Timberwolves:
Trade idea: San Antonio Spurs trade Devonte’ Graham and 2025 first-round pick (top-10 protected, via CHI) to Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid
“San Antonio figures to slot Victor Wembanyama at the 4 for now to limit the physical wear and tear on his sinewy frame,” Buckley wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “The Spurs might need more reinforcements at the 5 to make that happen, though. Zach Collins has a rocky injury history, and San Antonio can’t expect much from the likes of Charles Bassey and Khem Birch.
“Reid could take on a prominent role in this rotation. He could not only handle the interior anchor duties on defense, but he’d also help the offense as a stretch center who can also finish around (and above) the rim.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Devonte’ Graham, Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs Updates
Reid appeared in 68 games for the Timberwolves last season. He averaged 11.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists while shooting 53.7% from the field, 34.6% from beyond the arc and 67.7% from the free-throw line. Minnesota signed Reid to a three-year, $42 million extension in June.
Meanwhile, Graham played for the New Orleans Pelicans and Spurs last season. He averaged 7.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 73 games while shooting 37.4% overall, 35.2% from 3 and 74.8% from the foul line.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Devonte’ Graham, Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs Updates
The Timberwolves lost to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2023 playoffs in five games, while the Spurs won only 22 games last season. They had the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and selected Victor Wembanyama.
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