Naz Reid discusses new role with Hornets at media day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Naz Reid participated in media day for the Charlotte Hornets on September 28, expressing excitement about his new role with the team. After seven seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Reid believes he can showcase more of his game. He was traded to Charlotte on June 25, alongside a 2033 first-round pick, in exchange for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green. Reid, who has playoff experience and was named Sixth Man of the Year in 2023-24, aims to mentor younger teammates while enhancing his own contributions. The Hornets have not made the playoffs since 2016 and hope Reid's experience can help change that.
- •Reid excited about opportunity in Charlotte's lineup
- •Traded to Hornets on June 25 from Minnesota
- •Averages 10.6 points in playoffs over career
- •Hornets hope Reid's experience aids young roster
- •Team has not reached the playoffs since 2016
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Naz Reid Says Hornets Role Can Unlock More of His Game
"Naz Reid says his new role with Charlotte can let him show more of his game while bringing playoff experience to the Hornets' young roster.
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