Naz Reid named primary starter at power forward for first time

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:13 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Naz Reid named primary starter at power forward for first time
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Naz Reid has been designated as the primary starter at power forward for the first time in his career, according to a team source. Previously serving in a supporting role, Reid was recognized for his contributions as the Sixth Man of the Year in 2024. He has often been behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle on the depth chart but has expressed interest in a starting position. With this new role, Reid looks to enhance his impact on the team moving forward.

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  • Naz Reid now starts at power forward.
  • He won Sixth Man of the Year in 2024.
  • Reid has often played behind Towns and Randle.
  • This is his first time in the primary starter role.
  • A team source confirmed the news.
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