The Minnesota Timberwolves have secured center Naz Reid with a hefty five-year, $125 million contract extension, signaling a shift in their roster dynamics. This significant investment raises questions about the futures of veteran players Julius Randle and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, both of whom could be on the trade block due to salary cap constraints. Randle, who holds a $30.9 million player option, and unrestricted free agent Alexander-Walker may need to be sacrificed to keep the Timberwolves below the luxury tax threshold, especially after the team's recent ownership change.

The contract with Reid suggests that the Wolves are prioritizing his development over other veterans, possibly indicating that Rudy Gobert might be safe from trades. However, the offseason remains uncertain as the Wolves explore potential trades to accommodate their salary structure while aiming to keep Reid, Randle, and Alexander-Walker on the roster.