Timberwolves star doesn’t hold back on what separates them from NBA’s best
Naz Reid of the Minnesota Timberwolves shared insights on what the team needs to improve to compete with the NBA's best. Following their loss to the Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals, Reid emphasized the importance of teamwork and selflessness. He also highlighted the team's talent but noted that moodiness has been a barrier to their success.
- ▪The Timberwolves lost to the Spurs in Game 6, ending their season in the Western Conference semifinals.
- ▪Naz Reid mentioned that moodiness and a lack of selflessness are hindering the team's performance.
- ▪Reid had a strong postseason, averaging 12.6 points and 7.3 rebounds over 12 playoff games.
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NBA Timberwolves star doesn’t hold back on what separates them from NBA’s best By Bryan Fonseca Published May 17, 2026, 6:11 p.m. ET Naz Reid has some strong ideas on what it will take for the Timberwolves to take it to the next level. Minnesota lost to the Spurs in Game 6 on Friday, which ended its season in the Western Conference semifinals. The Timberwolves reached the Western Conference finals in back-to-back seasons before this year. In the end-of-season media availability, Reid — a former Sixth Man of the Year winner who has developed from an undrafted rookie in 2019 to one of the core players during his tenure — spoke on why the team keeps falling short. Naz Reid (11) reacts on the bench as the San Antonio Spurs lead by 30 points late in the fourth quarter of Game 6.
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