Naz Reid‘s sister was killed by her boyfriend because he believed she was cheating on him, according to court documents obtained by Heavy Sports.
Shaquille Green, 29, has been charged in the murder of Toraya Reid, 28, the sister of Minnesota Timberwolves star forward and fan favorite, Naz Reid. Green also faces two weapon-related charges.
The Ocean County County Prosecutor’s Office in New Jersey announced the Sept. 6 death in a news release that same day, but didn’t provide a motive.
Court documents state Green confessed to investigators that he believed his girlfriend was cheating on him.
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 08: Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves walks backcourt during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on April 08, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Criminal Affidavit Details What Happened That Night
Green said in an Mirandized interview that he observed a male leaving Toraya’s apartment the morning of Sept. 6, according to an affidavit obtained by Heavy Sports.
Ocean County Prosecutor’s OfficeShaquille Green provides motive for killing his girlfriend.
Jackson police responded to the Paragon Apartment Complex in Jackson Township at about 10:58 a.m. local time for report of shots fired and an unresponsive female in the roadway.
The 911 caller indicated that he saw a Black male in a tan backpack leaving the scene, the affidavit said. Multiple witnesses told police they heard commotion from the parking lot of the apartment complex, with some describing “pop” noises, before observing a male in a backpack leaving the scene.
Police found Toraya suffering from “multiple apparent gunshot wounds,” the affidavit said. “(Police) checked the decedent for signs of life, which was met with negative results.” She was declared dead at 11:50 a.m. local time.
Authorities observed a Black man in a tan backpack running down the street in Jackson Township, later identified as Green, according to the affidavit. He was arrested.
Police said they discovered four spent shell casings near Toraya Reid’s body and the gun in Green’s backpack.
Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Shaquille Green described by witnesses as running away from the scene.
Green remained jailed on Sept. 9. His public defender attorney didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Naz Reid Described His Sister as a Steady, Nurturing Force
Naz took to his Instagram stories over the weekend to share photos of himself and Toraya, honoring her memory.
via Naz Reid InstagramNaz Reid’s Instagram story post, honoring his late sister, Toraya Reid.
In a 2023 interview with Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, Naz reflected on his sister, describing her as a steady, nurturing force within their family.
“My older sister is super protective, she treats us like she’s our parent,” he said, adding that she played softball growing up in New Jersey. Both Naz and Toraya were coached in their respective sports by their father.
Naz Reid is a Surprise NBA Success Story
Naz entered college basketball as a consensus five-star recruit and spent one season at LSU, where he averaged 13.6 points and 7.2 rebounds. Though he went undrafted, the setback didn’t derail him. He secured a two-way contract with the Timberwolves and gradually carved out a role, working his way up the roster.
His persistence paid off in the 2023–24 season, when he was named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year. Reid followed that recognition with the best numbers of his career, posting 14.2 points, six rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
This past offseason, the Timberwolves rewarded the 6-foot-9 forward with a five-year, $125 million contract—a clear signal of their long-term belief in him, even as they parted ways with wing Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who landed with the Atlanta Hawks in a sign-and-trade.
Naz is expected to step into a starting role in the new season, alongside newly acquired star Kevin Durant.
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