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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.

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.