Naz Reid

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley shares insights on coaching stars like Carmelo Anthony and Luka Doncic, building team culture, and constructing a standout defense. Minnesota Timberwolves' Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid discusses his NBA journey, teammates, and defensive mindset. JJ and Tommy also draft beach accessories in a fun segment.

Dane and Britt Robson from MinnPost preview the Wolves big men, including Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, Naz Reid, Luka Garza, and Leonard Miller. They discuss Gobert's offensive role, the effectiveness of offensive plays like the pick-and-roll, and defensive strategies for Towns. They also touch on Kyle Anderson, upcoming preseason games, and a Wolves brewery takeover event.

Verno and KOC discuss all the latest around Damian Lillard, who remains a Blazer for now (02:08). Can Portland finally build a championship-caliber team around Dame (10:37)? The guys discuss the Hawks finally trading John Collins, the thinking behind the Timberwolves re-signing Naz Reid, as well as Victor Wembanyama’s decision to skip FIBA and the hope to see him at Summer League (22:13). Also, what to expect from this year’s free agency, which begins on Friday (39:00).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout http://theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’ConnorProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices