After spending his complete NBA profession in Minnesota, Naz Reid is starting to settle into his new environment with the Charlotte Hornets.
Reid was on his solution to the Bahamas when he discovered he had been traded. His agent had warned him a number of days earlier {that a} transfer was potential, however Reid nonetheless described the event as “a little bit stunning.”
Moderately than instantly altering his plans, Reid continued his trip earlier than returning and starting the method of adjusting to Charlotte.
He already had some familiarity with Coby White and has began attending to know a number of different members of the Hornets roster.
“I’ve recognized Coby (White) for years now. I’ve performed in opposition to him. I’ve not performed with him, however we’ve been in the identical cahoots for about a few years now. So, I do know him fairly effectively,” Reid mentioned.
“Brandon (Miller), I knew a little bit bit, however I’m actually beginning to get to know him now. And Kon (Knueppel) I’m actually attending to know. And Moussa (Diabate) and all people else. Pat (Connaughton).”
Reid continues to be working his manner again from harm, limiting how a lot he has been in a position to take part together with his new teammates. Nonetheless, his early impressions of the group have been encouraging.
“And so they’re welcoming me as effectively with open arms, and embracing me and all of the work that I’ve put in. I haven’t actually acquired an opportunity to work with them but, as I’m ramping up and coming from the harm that I had.
“However simply the work that I see them put in daily thus far that I’ve been right here is type of the place you need to be.”
ICYMI: Naz Reid spoke about his reference to followers in Minnesota, being traded to Charlotte, and his expectations with the Hornets: https://t.co/ceYVcrH3MJ
— Hoops Rumors (@HoopsRumors) August 7, 2026
