The Minnesota Timberwolves roll into training camp with most of last season’s core in place, led by Anthony Edwards who champions real togetherness as the ceiling for a championship run. The camp theme centers on accountability, cohesion, and building on last year’s deep playoff push, while the front office stresses defensive improvements when Rudy Gobert sits and a growing role for young guards who could push for minutes.

Toraya Reid, 28, was fatally shot at a Jackson, New Jersey apartment complex; the alleged shooter, Shaquille Green, faces murder and weapons charges. Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves forward, is entering his seventh season after signing a five-year extension and earned the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year for 2023-24. The personal tragedy adds a heavy off-court dimension for Reid as Minnesota heads into a new season, prompting fantasy managers to weigh how it might influence his workload and role.

Reid’s on-court value remains tied to his bench scoring and forward presence, but team dynamics and his emotional state could shape rotations. With Towns healthy and the Wolves’ depth in flux, fantasy projections may abruptly shift, making early-season monitoring essential for those rostering Reid. The situation ushers in cautious optimism and prudent lineup adjustments for fantasy players.