NBA s best sixth man contract extension: Center Reed reaches a 5-year contract with Timberwolves

According to the exposure of US media on June 28, the NBA Timberwolves and center Naz Reed reached a five-year, $125 million contract renewal contract with an average annual salary of $25 million, and Reed has a player option in the contract. Previously, Reed refused to execute a player option contract with the Timberwolves for $15 million next season, and both parties are interested in continuing long-term cooperation.

Timberwolves management believes that Reid is a center with excellent offense and defense at both ends, and has a stable three-point shooting ability. He is a powerful substitute for center Gobert and forward Randall, and can play as a guest player at any number 4 or 5. Reed has the ability to serve as a starting lineup on any team, but he still reached a contract extension with the Timberwolves to continue to play the team's best sixth man role.

25-year-old Reed played for the Timberwolves in the 2024-2025 season. He played in a total of 80 games in the regular season, averaged 27.6 minutes per game, scored 14.2 points + 6.0 rebounds + 2.3 assists + 0.7 steals + 0.9 assists, with a shooting percentage of 46.0%, a three-point shooting percentage of 37.0%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 77.0%.