Naz Reid Injury Status Update for March 18th, 2026
Naz Reid of the Timberwolves has been ruled out and will not play today. Naz was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 3rd game Naz has missed this season.
Naz Reid Season Averages
Naz's absence leaves a significant hole in the Timberwolves rotation. Across 63 games this season, he's averaging 13.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game while playing 26.1 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.1 | 13.8 | 6.4 | 2.4 | 11.2 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Naz Reid?
When Naz sits, other Timberwolves players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Jaden McDaniels, Joan Beringer and Terrence Shannon Jr. stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Naz has been out this season, Jaden McDaniels has averaged 4.2 more points per game.
PPG: +4.2
When Naz has been out this season, Joan Beringer has averaged 4.1 more points per game and 10.4 extra minutes.
PPG: +4.1 | MPG: +10.4
When Naz has been out this season, Terrence Shannon Jr. has averaged 6.6 extra minutes.
MPG: +6.6
Full Injury Report — Naz Reid's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Jazz @ Timberwolves - March 18, 2026 Utah Jazz: Keyonte George (Out) Walker Kessler (Out) Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out) Jusuf Nurkic (Out) Lauri Markkanen (Out) Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards (Out) Naz Reid (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Naz's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Timberwolves.