The first pick of the Lakers offseason, there is news. According to multiple sources, the Lakers are interested in bringing in free agent center Naz Reid. Who is this person? In 2019, Reid entered the NBA as a lost draft pick and immediately signed a four-year, $6.12 million contract with the Timberwolves. Despite being unpopular with scouts, Reed's individual abilities far exceeded the team's expectations.
HEIGHT 206CM, WEIGHT 113KG, ARM SPAN OF AN ASTONISHING 2.22 METERS, PROFESSIONAL CENTER, BUT NOT LIMITED TO CENTER. As a strategically important spatial interior lineman, Reed has a certain three-point shooting ability, solid interior footing skills, especially in walking, sweeping, assisting defense, changing defenses and other aspects are very good.
In his four years in the NBA, Reid averaged 10.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1 assist while shooting 34.4 percent from three-point range. Last season, Reid played the strongest performance of his career, averaging 18.4 minutes per game, 11.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists. From the perspective of playing style, Reid can have a good effect whether he plays with thick eyebrows or plays independently.
This is probably the biggest reason why the Lakers are interested in him, right? Unfortunately, since it is fragrant, there are naturally many teams vying for it. According to Jake Fischer, according to his estimate of Reid, he may sign a long-term contract with an annual salary of more than 10 million in the offseason. Not only that, but teams such as the Cavaliers and the Lone Ranger also showed some interest in Reid.
Speaking of the Lakers, this offseason, the Lakers don't have much salary space, and there are three options for offering Reid a contract of tens of millions:
First, give up the extension of Russell, at this time the Lakers will have about 15 million under the cap, just in time to renew Reid, this is the case, the Lakers' offseason operating space will be completely locked.
Second, try to negotiate a sign with the Timberwolves.
Third, seek middle-class exceptions. According to the new rules, as long as the Lakers' salary does not exceed 169.2 million, they will have the opportunity to get a full middle-class exception, and can be offered 53 million for Reid for up to 4 years.
If Reid can finally enter the lake, it will inevitably be a big help to improve the Lakers' interior depth, depending on whether the Lakers can operate well in the next offseason.