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Bill Simmons Doesn’t Think Naz Reid is Long for Charlotte

The Charlotte Hornets are of to a 3-7 start and the injuries are piling up. Now, Bill Simmons is raising questions about Naz Reid's future with the franchise following the blockbuster offseason trade that sent LaMelo Ball to Minnesota.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 4:47 PM
Bill Simmons Doesn’t Think Naz Reid is Long for Charlotte
Key Things to Know
  • Bill Simmons claimed that Naz Reid does not seem like he wants to remain with the Charlotte Hornets.
  • Reid joined Charlotte in an offseason four-team trade that sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
  • The Hornets opened their 2026-27 campaign with a 3-7 record while posting a league-worst 99.7 offensive rating.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bill Simmons expressed doubt regarding Naz Reid's long-term future with the Charlotte Hornets, stating on his podcast that the forward does not seem to want to be in Charlotte. Reid arrived from the Minnesota Timberwolves via an offseason four-team trade that sent LaMelo Ball to Minnesota and Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets.

The Hornets have started the season 3-7 while managing significant injuries to Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, and Dennis Schroder. Reid is averaging 16.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per game, but his shooting efficiency has dropped as Charlotte ranks last in the league in offensive rating.

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