Naz Reed threatens to ‘s**t’ a booed fan

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid found himself at the center of controversy during the team a narrow 108-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. The exchange, which took place late in the game as Jaren Jackson Jr. was about to make a free throw, showed the growing tensions between Reid and a vocal fan in Memphis.

Fan repeatedly ridiculed Reed from the side, yelling, “Hey, are you mad? Hey, you angry buddy? We don’t care if you’re mad!” Reid, visibly frustrated, replied, “I’ll beat you up.

Instead of backing off, the fan escalated the interaction, challenging Reid with, “Yeah, come out with it then! Come on! Try me mate!” He then turned to a companion sitting nearby, mockingly saying, “Trey, he’s going to hit me. He said he was going to hit me.”

Naz Reed’s dominant performance was overshadowed by the Timberwolves’ loss to the Grizzlies

The verbal backstabbing drew attention, but Reed remained focused on his performance, delivering a standout game for Minnesota. The Timberwolves center led all scorers with 29 points, along with eight rebounds and one assist. His efficiency was evident, shooting 11-for-20 from the field and connecting on five of his 10 three-point attempts.

Despite Reid’s outstanding effort, the Timberwolves were unable to secure a win, losing their second straight game of the season. The team now holds a 22-21 record and faces increasing pressure to regain its rhythm after recent setbacks.

A heated exchange with a fan added another layer of drama to an already intense game. Memphis, known for its passionate fan base, has often been a challenging environment for visiting teams. Monday night was no exception, as emotions ran high on and off the field.

Minnesota will look to regroup quickly as they wrap up their two-game road trip with a Wednesday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks (23-20). The game, televised nationally on ESPN, is an opportunity for Reid and the Timberwolves to turn the page on Monday’s loss and focus on building consistency.

While Reed’s response to the fan showed his fiery personality, his performance on the field underscored his importance to the Timberwolves. The team will undoubtedly rely on his contributions as they tackle the challenges of the season.