Naz Reid Doesn't Take the Floor in the Second Half

The Charlotte Hornets did not put Naz Reid on the floor in the second half of their loss to Detroit. The forward, who started in the first five, scored 7 points in 13 minutes and made 2 of his 6 shots from the field.

Head coach Charles Lee explained the decision openly. Lee said Reid had not met the club's expectations in the first half, which is why he was not played in the second half. Lee also said he expects Reid to meet those standards from the next game on.

What stands out is that Reid is a valuable player for the Hornets. He was one of the main players Charlotte received in the trade that sent LaMelo Ball to Minnesota. With that trade, the club also acquired an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three second-round picks, and various future swap rights.

Reid is currently in the second season of the five-year, $125 million contract he signed with the Timberwolves. The Hornets' expectations of him and their stance on discipline will be closely watched in the coming games.