Rising Timberwolves Phenom Josh Minott Delivers Jaw-Dropping Performance—See the Must-Watch Highlights

Boston has moved quickly to fortify its wing depth, reaching a two-year, $5 million agreement with 21-year-old forward Josh Minott, league sources told multiple outlets Tuesday afternoon. Minott, a 2022 second-round pick, hits the market after Minnesota declined his $2.19 million team option earlier this week — a cap-saving decision that opened the door for the Celtics to pounce. Why the move matters for Boston • Versatile size: At 6-8 with a 7-0 wingspan, Minott fits Boston’s switch-heavy defensive scheme and can guard three positions. • Transition punch: He ranked in the 85th percentile league-wide for points per possession in transition last season, giving the Celtics a low-usage spark when Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown rest. • Cost control: A total guarantee of roughly $2.5 million per year preserves Boston’s flexibility as it balances luxury-tax concerns with title contention. What went wrong in Minnesota The Timberwolves’ frontcourt logjam limited Minott to 46 appearances and just 8.9 minutes per game. Nonetheless, he flashed upside: per-36 averages of 11.6 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks while shooting 37 % from three. With Karl-Anthony Towns and rising star Naz Reid entrenched, Minnesota prioritized roster spots elsewhere, freeing the former Memphis Tiger to seek a bigger role. How Minott fits Mazzulla-ball Coach Joe Mazzulla loves rangy athletes who sprint the wings, crash the glass and make quick reads on the short roll. Minott checks every box: • Rim pressure without needing plays called for him. • Switchability that pairs with Kristaps Porziņģis rim protection. • Youth to eat regular-season minutes, keeping veterans fresh for June. Depth chart implications If the season opened today, Boston’s forward rotation would read: Tatum, Brown, Sam Hauser, Oshae Brissett and Minott, with Jordan Walsh on a two-way. Expect Minott to battle Hauser for the ninth-man slot and to log early-season reps in back-to-back sets. What’s next The Celtics still hold a bi-annual exception and several minimum slots. Front-office focus now pivots to a backup point guard and re-signing restricted free agent Neemias Queta. For Minott, Summer League in Las Vegas will be an early audition to cement trust and carve out defensive assignments on high-usage wings. Bottom line Boston buys low on a springy, 21-year-old forward whose athletic profile and defensive instincts line up perfectly with its championship timeline. If Minott’s three-point stroke continues to climb toward league average, the Celtics may have uncovered yet another bargain rotation piece.