Hornets coach benches Naz Reid for not meeting standards
The gist
Hornets coach Charles Lee benched forward Naz Reid for the second half of a 97-89 loss in Detroit.
Reid's strong start in Charlotte now faces its first real test.
How it unfolded
- Jul 2025Reid signed a five-year, $125 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Jun 2026Reid was acquired by the Charlotte Hornets in the trade that sent LaMelo Ball to Minnesota; Charlotte also got a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three second-round picks and first-round pick swaps.
- Oct 24, 2026Reid had 23 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in Charlotte's 115-110 win over the Miami Heat, hitting 9 of 16 field goals and 5 of 8 threes.