Minnesota takes on Washington aiming to extend its five-game win streak. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads.

Reid missed a game for the first time this season Wednesday due to an illness but will be available for Thursday's matchup against the Jazz. The talented and versatile big man is averaging a career-high 13.6 points to go along with 5.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists this season for the Timberwolves.

Reid will miss his first game of the season Wednesday, with the veteran big man battling an illness. The Timberwolves will likely lean on Julius Randle, Luka Garza and Leonard Miller to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt in his absence.

decided to challenge Reid a bit and heckle him. Naz Reid (Photo: Justin Ford, Getty) "Hey, you mad?" the heckler shouted at Reid. "Hey, you mad, buddy? Hey, you mad, buddy? You mad, buddy?

Naz Reid, the big man for the Minnesota Timberwolves, began his basketball journey at Roselle Catholic High School. In a heartwarming ceremony at his former school, his high school jersey number w ...

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Iffy due to illness

Naz Reid walked through a back door of his high school, Roselle Catholic, and under a sign that said “library.” His 6-foot-9 frame barely fit in

Minnesota Timberwolves (26-21, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (10-35, 15th in the Western Conference)

Two-way contracts are used in the NBA to help develop young players and add depth as well. Occasionally, teams hit it big with these deals.

The only first-round pick the Cavs can trade is in 2031. That leaves them with few future assets that can be moved for a big swing. Jaylon Tyson is the only young player on the roster who could conceivably be moved and have value as a young prospect for other teams.

James Harden (24), Norman Powell (23) and Ivica Zubac (25) all scored 20+ points in the loss, snapping LA’s two-game win streak. Kawhi Leonard played a season-high 28 minutes and finished with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block.