Naz Reid is the reigning Sixth Man of the Year. This season, he's stepped into a slightly larger role with the Minnesota Timberwolves following the decision to trade Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, right, celebrates with center Naz Reid after their team's win against the Houston Rockets at Target Center in Minneapolis on Feb. 6, 2025. / Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Anthony Edwards scored 18 points, Naz Reid added 23 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 126-112.

Mike Conley, Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo each scored 15 points each and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Miami Heat 106-104 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory

Naz Reid, the NBA's reigning Sixth Man of the Year ... Reid, who went from being undrafted in 2019 to being a key part of the Minnesota Timberwolves' run to the 2024 Western Conference finals ...

Naz Reid played with Karl-Anthony Towns before the Timberwolves sent KAT to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle. Reid comes off the bench for Rudy Gobert, but Chris Finch has used him alongside both centers in Minnesota.

Mike Conley, Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo each scored 15 points each and the Minnesota beat the Miami Heat 106-104 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.