94.2 million can be signed for 4 years! Reed: Or stay on the team to play as a substitute, I also regard myself as a starter

Timberwolves substitute inside Naz Reed is one of the players to attract much attention this offseason. He holds a player option worth $15.02 million (2025-26 season) and has the right to choose to jump out of the contract to test the waters of the free market.

Reed attended the team's season summary press conference. When asked if he would consider continuing to be a substitute for the Timberwolves and whether the substitute is suitable for him, he said: "It's possible. I didn't completely rule out this possibility (continue to be a substitute for the Timberwolves). There are still many things to consider."

When asked whether to consider yourself as a starter, Reed said: "Yes, 100%. 100%. But sometimes, if you want to be in a position to win, you may need to make some sacrifices. I definitely see myself as a starter. But things will change, you never know what will happen in the future, you will only know after talking about it or going through it."

According to ESPN salary expert Bobby Marks recently reported that starting from June 28, Reed is eligible to sign a four-year, $87.2 million early contract renewal contract, and the player option for the 2025-26 season will be replaced by a starting salary of $19 million. Reed can also choose to execute the player option and then sign a four-year, $94.2 million early contract renewal, with the first annual salary of the new contract being $21 million (2026-27 season).

In the regular season this season, Reed averaged 27.5 minutes per game, scoring 14.2 points, 6 rebounds and 2.3 assists, shooting percentage was 46.2%, three-point shooting percentage was 37.9%, and free throw shooting percentage was 77.6%. In the playoffs, Reed averaged 25 minutes per game, scoring 10.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists, shooting percentage was 50.9%, three-point shooting percentage was 39.7%, and free throw shooting percentage was 76%.