Charlotte Hornets big man Naz Reid is generating significant attention on the trade market just 12 games into the new NBA season, according to “The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski”.
Reid arrived in Charlotte from the Minnesota Timberwolves during a prominent offseason deal, but the team’s rebuilding stance has shifted expectations, “per the published report”.
Discussing the team’s approach following roster adjustments on his podcast, “The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski” stated: “The possibilities of Naz getting traded again are very high.”
He added that the roster is expected to change over the next couple of years as the franchise searches for the right combination to reach contention, “according to the podcast remarks”.
Trade rumors were further fueled when head coach Charles Lee benched Reid during a game against the Pistons, though the player addressed the matter internally, “reported Yahoo Sports”.
Reid currently averages career-high numbers with 17.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, making him an attractive asset for multiple contending teams, “noted the analysis”.
Potential trade packages involve several franchises, including the Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, and Chicago Bulls, “according to league sources”.
Portland has been linked as a destination to bolster its power forward depth by offering Scoot Henderson and Yang Hansen, “cited in the trade breakdown”.
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs could pair Reid with Victor Wembanyama by offering Keldon Johnson and draft capital, “per the published mock trades”.
The Chicago Bulls also evaluated options involving Norman Powell to stay afloat following a wrist injury to rookie Caleb Wilson, “reported the sports desk”.