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Detroit Pistons Pursue Naz Reid as He Prepares to Decline Timberwolves Player Option

The rebuild-oriented Pistons are seeking a floor-spacing big man to bolster their young frontcourt with ample cap space available this summer.

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Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on May 12, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
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Naz Reid blocks Chet Holmgren’s shot.

Overview

  • Naz Reid is widely expected to decline his $15 million player option with Minnesota by June 29, making him an unrestricted free agent.
  • Detroit projects to clear $18–20 million in salary cap space this offseason, placing them among the league’s top spenders.
  • The Pistons aim to add a versatile center alongside Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren after playoffs exposed frontcourt depth issues.
  • Indiana’s Myles Turner remains a secondary target for his elite rim protection and career-best 39.6% three-point shooting this season.
  • Los Angeles and San Antonio have also shown interest in Reid, while Timberwolves salary-cap constraints may prevent them from re-signing him.