{"id":271781,"date":"2025-02-26T12:15:41","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T12:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/26\/naz-reid-salary-dump-randle-sign-naz\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:09:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:09:15","slug":"naz-reid-salary-dump-randle-sign-naz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/26\/naz-reid-salary-dump-randle-sign-naz\/","title":{"rendered":"Naz Reid: &#8220;Salary dump Randle, sign Naz&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"4795391\" data-slug-id=\"2390998\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The improved production of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/naz-reid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Naz Reid<\/a> has been one of the very few positive takeaways for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/minnesota-timberwolves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> amidst their disappointing 2024-25 season. With Reid announcing his decision to opt out of his contract and enter free agency this summer, Minnesota fans are flooding the internet with ways to retain the young big man.<\/p>\n<p>The acquisition of Julius Randle has been widely regarded as a failure. As a result, supporters are calling for the team to part ways with Randle rather than persist with a plan that hasn\u2019t worked. With the forward set to earn around $30 million next season, trading him would free up crucial cap space, giving Minnesota the financial ability to potentially re-sign Reid.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Reid, fans are also pushing for the team to retain Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Donte DiVincenzo to build around their young core consisting of Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and others.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p><template id=\"bets-today-poll\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"preview-card-holder bets-today-poll\">\n<p><span class=\"date\"\/> \u2022 <span class=\"time\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"march-madness-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/march-madness-logo.png\" height=\"42\" width=\"99\" alt=\"march madness logo\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAttach pistons pick salary dump Randle sign Naz and Naw,\u201d @IceTruckHouse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/timberwolves\/comments\/1ixm4ux\/comment\/menbsjm\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">wrote<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAt this point I just want to keep the core guys together. Whatever that takes is priority Naw included,\u201d the same user <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/timberwolves\/comments\/1ixm4ux\/comment\/mendv2x\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">replied<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cDonte is great, his scoring is needed,\u201d @MG_MN <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/timberwolves\/comments\/1ixm4ux\/comment\/menfj8o\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">agreed<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI like Donte tho,\u201d another user <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/timberwolves\/comments\/1ixm4ux\/comment\/menf7k2\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">wrote<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Reid has indeed emerged as a strong replacement for Randle, which could motivate the front office to explore trade options for the latter while allowing the former to serve as the starting power forward.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Naz Reid has stepped up in Julius Randle\u2019s absence<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Since late January, Julius Randle has been sidelined with a groin injury. In his absence, Naz Reid has stepped up and exceeded expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past 11 games as a starter, Reid has delivered performances that surpass Randle&#8217;s averages this season. During this stretch, Reid has been averaging an impressive 20.3 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.<\/p>\n<p>By comparison, Randle was putting up a more modest stat line of 18.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and 0.2 blocks per game before his injury.<\/p>\n<p>Naz&#8217;s impact has been undeniable, making a strong case to remain in the starting lineup even when Randle returns.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-post-rating-widget\">\n<p><template id=\"post-rating-feedback-modal-template\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-feedback-box\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-content\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-data\">\n<p>Why did you not like this content?<\/p>\n<p><textarea id=\"dislike-feedback-text\" rows=\"4\" placeholder=\"Please type your feedback...\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<button class=\"close\">Cancel<\/button><br \/>\n<button class=\"submit\">Submit<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-widget-parent hidden\">\n<div class=\"rating-parent-container\">\n<div class=\"rating-content-holder\">\n<p>Was this article helpful?<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-action-container\">\n<div class=\"like-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-like-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"like\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-like-image post-rating-image\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" alt=\"like selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dislike-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-dislike-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"dislike\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-dis-like-image post-rating-image\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" alt=\"avatar selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThank You for feedback\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tag-cloud\">\n<div class=\"tags-text\">\n<div class=\"scrollable-content-holder  article-padding\">\n<p class=\"article-p  \">Quick Links<\/p>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerLeft\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Left \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-left.svg\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button><\/p>\n<nav id=\"pnProductNav\" class=\"pn-ProductNav\">\n<\/nav>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerRight\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Right \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-right.svg\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<p>More from Sportskeeda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"publisher-name\">Edited by Nadim El Kak<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script> \nvar fbPixelFired = false;\nvar pixelID = \"952063904834769\";\ndocument.addEventListener(\"scroll\", loadFBPixel, { once: true, passive: true });\ndocument.addEventListener(\"mousemove\", loadFBPixel, { once: true, passive: true });\nfunction loadFBPixel() {\nif(fbPixelFired) {\nreturn;\n}\nfbPixelFired = true;\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? 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