After Tim Connelly’s first season as Timberwolves president of basketball operations, he was high on Naz Reid. When Reid was a free agent two summers ago, Connelly signed him to his second contract, even though the franchise had Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert as its starting frontcourt.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid signed a five-year, $125 million deal with the team, staying in Minnesota for the foreseeable future.

The reported extension would keep Timberwolves big Naz Reid in Minnesota through 2029-30 provided he activates a player option in the final season.