Naz Reid, one of the Timberwolves’ key role players this season, is expected to miss a “significant period of time” with a broken wrist.
The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski reported the big man’s injury Thursday night. It represents a huge blow to the Wolves with the playoffs looming and the Western Conference still remarkably tight.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has suffered a broken wrist and will miss a significant period of time, sources tell me and @JonKrawczynski. Tough loss as Reid is in the midst of his best season, averaging 11.5 points and 4.9 rebounds.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 31, 2023
Late in Wednesday’s loss to the Suns Reid drove the lane, attempted a powerful dunk, and ended up falling awkwardly to the ground, landing on his wrist.
Reid ended up taking his free throws and playing another four minutes before leaving the court.
The 23-year-old has steadily become a vital part of the Wolves since joining the team as an undrafted free agent out of LSU in 2019.
This season Reid had been setting career highs in points per game (11.5), rebounds (4.9), and field goal percentage (.537).
The Wolves are in the midst of a tight playoff battle sitting a game out of sixth and two games above 11th in the West. Minnesota has just five games left this season.
The Timberwolves host the Lakers Friday night with tip off set for 7pm.
