The Suns are well-stocked at center now after their recent trade for Charlotte’s Mark Williams and the draft selection of Duke’s Khaman Maluach with the No. 10 overall pick, but word is that first they tried to engage Minnesota in sign-and-trade discussions for Naz Reid before those moves.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
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Yossi Gozlan: Naz Reid’s raise makes keeping both Julius Randle and Nickeil Alexander-Walker costly without reducing payroll. For example, Randle opting in and Alexander-Walker re-signing for $14.1 million (mid-level) puts the Wolves over the second apron and increases tax by $65 million. -via Bluesky / June 28, 2025
Shams Charania: Reid declined a $15 million player option for next season and chose to stay with Minnesota despite a vibrant market developing of teams interested with similar money but with starting roles. The 2024 Sixth Man of the Year and Minnesota are locked in for the long term. -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / June 27, 2025
Main Rumors, Draft, Trade, Khaman Maluach, Mark Williams, Naz Reid, Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns
