The Boston Celtics have signed former Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Minott to a 2-year, $5 million contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Free agent forward Josh Minott has agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal with the Boston Celtics, sources tell ESPN. Celtics executives finalized the new deal with Minott’s agent, Aaron Turner of Verus. pic.twitter.com/GYALerDzKM
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025
Just a day after signing Luka Garza to 2-year $5.5 million deal, Boston secures another now-former Timberwolf. Last season in 46 games played, Minott averaged 2.6 points and 1 rebound per game on 49% from the floor and 33% from three point range in just 6.0 minutes per game.
With Luke Kornet, Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis out the door, Boston needs more players in the front court and Minott, at just 22-years-old, represents a young player that Brad Stevens & Co. are taking a flier on.
Minott, whose nickname is ‘The Lawn Mower’ according to Basketball Reference, was the 46th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft after playing for Penny Hardaway at Memphis. Minnesota declined Minott’s $2.19 team option to make him a free agent on Sunday.
This deal puts the Celtics back over the dreaded second apron so look for them to make another move soon.
