July 7: The Celtics have officially signed Minott, per NBA.com’s transaction log.
July 1: The Celtics and free agent forward Josh Minott have agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth $5MM, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The contract includes a team option, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets.
It’s the second time in two days the Celtics have agreed to a two-year, minimum-salary contract with a former Timberwolf who had his team option declined by Minnesota over the weekend — Boston also struck a deal with big man Luka Garza on Monday.
Minott, 22, was the 45th overall pick by Charlotte in 2022 and was traded to Minnesota on draft night. He was never able to earn a rotation spot with the Wolves, appearing in 93 total games in three seasons, including 46 this year, with career averages of 2.3 points and 1.0 rebounds in 5.0 minutes per night.
The addition of Minott brings the Celtics’ roster to 15 players and pushes their projected team salary slightly back over the second tax apron, according to cap expert Yossi Gozlan (Twitter link). Boston won’t ultimately operate in second-apron territory and could duck back under by simply waiving a player on a non-guaranteed salary, though additional moves are likely.
Nice low-risk flyer for BOS. He’s shown flashes. Mostly just athleticism and effort, but flashes nonetheless.
I will miss singing Hilary Duff’s “Why Not” every time he subbed in. Good luck, Josh!
Can you explain? Is it a rhyme with his last name?
#whynotminott
Yes. He’s also known as “the lawnmower.”
“Minnot, take a crazy chance… Minnot, do a crazy dance.”
Run with it, Otto
I hope he gets some playing time there. He’s got to put it together mentally, but he’s got all the physical tools.
Celts now officially have an azzload of wings.
Boston do well with getting best out of guys like Minott and Garza. Hauser, Kornet, Crowder etc. Boston will make more moves round the fringes for cap relief.
Happy to see another good size youngster join the Celtics! Hopefully we’ll uncover some or even lots of talent that hasn’t had a chance to play and really be seen. Can’t wait for Summer League as well and all the youngsters that will play for the Celtics.
Get ready for an unstoppable scoring machine in Garza, who just happens to have cinder blocks for feet.
Minott never stops hustling, but his body moves too fast for his brain. I think he could actually become a rotation player if he locks in.
Be trading for Jay Huff next.
I love that Celtics fans are losing it. Brad always has a plan.
Not worried one bit. Brad always has a plan.
Chances are Tatum will be a PF from this point forward anyways. He is an outstanding Defender and Rebounder, he will lose a little bit of quickness from the injury.
Brad always has a plan.