Reed expects to refuse 15 million to become a free agent. Latest odds: Warriors lead the Lakers

On June 2, according to US reporter Jake Fischer, many people in the league expect Timberwolves inside Naz Reed to refuse to execute a $15 million player option and become a free agent to test the waters of the free market.

2024-25 season, Reed helped the Timberwolves to enter the Western Conference Finals again, but unfortunately he was eliminated by the Thunder 4-1. The Timberwolves' season has ended. Now, famous reporters reported that Reed is expected to reject the $15 million player option, and his latest next odds are also released -

Warriors +175 are the most favorable, Nets +220 are second, Hornets +285 are third, Lakers +375 are fourth, and Raptors +525 are fifth. After the Timberwolves were eliminated, he talked about whether he was considering continuing to serve as the Timberwolves substitute, Reed said: It is possible. I haven't completely ruled out this possibility, and there are still many things to consider.

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

It is reported that Reed is eligible to sign a four-year, $87.2 million early contract renewal this summer, and the player option for the 2025-26 season will be replaced by a starting salary of $19 million; Reed can also execute the player option and then sign a four-year, $94.2 million new contract.

Reed is 25 years old. He is a space-based big shooter. He won the sixth man of the year last season. This season, Reed played 80 regular season games for the Timberwolves, averaging 14.2 points, 6 rebounds, 2.3 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 46.2% and a three-point shooting percentage of 37.9%. He played in 15 playoff games, with a average of 10.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 50.9% and a three-point shooting percentage of 39.7%.