Naz Reid

Lore & Background

Reid grew up in Asbury Park, New Jersey with his mother, Anashia, and sisters Toraya and Jakahya. He attended Roselle Catholic High School. Following his senior season, he was invited to the 2018 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. During his high school career he was a member of the Jelly Fam, an internet movement focused around wild finger roll layups. Nicknamed 'Big Jelly', he was known for playing like a big and flashy guard. He was the only member of the movement to make it to the NBA. In January 2025, his high school retired his number - 5 - in a ceremony he and his Timberwolves teammates attended. Reid was a consensus 5-star recruit, ranked the best power forward in New Jersey and the third-best power forward in the U.S., as well as the 22nd-best player in his class by 247 sports. On September 12, 2017, he committed to play college basketball at LSU. After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Reid signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 5, 2019, on a two-way contract. He signed a multi-year contract on July 17, 2019. On June 25, 2023, he signed a three-year $42 million contract extension with the Timberwolves. On June 27, 2025, Reid and the Timberwolves agreed to a five-year, $125 million contract extension. On July 10, 2026, Reid was traded to the Charlotte Hornets as part of a four-team trade.

Reader's Guide

Naz Reid is a backup center for the Minnesota Timberwolves, known for his scoring off the bench. He won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2024. He has a strong fan following in Minnesota, with fans chanting his name and creating various tributes. He was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in July 2026.

Did You Know?

• Reid scored a career-high 34 points on March 8, 2024, in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
• A tattoo artist in Roseville offered $20 tattoos of his name during the 2024 playoffs, and over 200 people got them.