The Sneaker Reporter, Travis Singleton, joins Two Words: Wolves Pod to break down the Minnesota Timberwolves trading away Naz Reid to the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball, as well as the Wolves drafting Isaiah Evans with the 33rd pick, and much more.
— Naz Reid was and will remain a Timberwolves legend. He stands out as the franchise’s greatest developmental player and is as beloved an athlete as has ever been with the Timberwolves and in the state of Minnesota.
— Reid became a cult hero of sorts
for Minnesotans and Wolves fans, spawning lasting memories including a beach towel night, $20 tattoos, a sign in front of a pizza place imploring people to honk if they love Naz Reid, and the name of this podcast.
— In exchange for Reid and a bunch of draft capital, including the team’s 2033 first-round pick, the Wolves received LaMelo Ball to pair in the back court with Anthony Edwards.
— While there are questions about Ball’s ability to play on a winning team, how dedicated he will be on the defensive end of the court, and whether or not the Wolves can keep him healthy, there is no denying Ball’s talent and skill, which are a perfect fit on this Wolves roster
— After trading both Reid and Julius Randle, the Timberwolves are now without a power forward. Finding one with the little financial flexibility Minnesota has left will likely be the focus of the rest of the offseason.
— The Wolves were excited about the opportunity to draft Evans early in the second round of the NBA Draft. Timberwolves General Manager Matt Lloyd said the team was attempting to draft Evans late in the first round before their pick moved back, and they were glad to see the 6-foot-6 guard from Duke fall to them with the 33rd pick.
