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Celtics Sign Ex-Timberwolves Forward to $5 Million Deal in Free Agency

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Jan 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Minott (8) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Jan 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Minott (8) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Boston Celtics signed a forward from the Minnesota Timberwolves, adding to the team's rotation amid Jayson Tatum's long road to recovery.

Josh Minott inked a a two-year, $5 million deal with the Celtics, ESPN insider Shams Charania reported.

Last season, Minott played in 46 games, averaging six minutes per game, 2.6 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 0.4 assists. He shot 32.6 percent from three and 48.9 percent from the field.

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At six-foot, eight-inch forward, he provides some size and speed on the perimeter. Minott is only 22 years old — offering some upside for the Celtics to tap into.

With Tatum out for the season, Minott should get chances to play in the rotation and feature on the team.

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He won't provide much offensive creation, but he should get a chance to show his 3-and-D capabilities for the team who is retooling for another title run once Tatum comes back.

Minott's signing comes after the Celtics pried away big man Luka Garza from the Wolves as well, giving another young player a chance to establish themselves as an NBA player.

Boston already lost Luke Kornet to the free agency market, and center Al Horford is reportedly looking likely to leave the organization.

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Nelson Espinal lives and breathes sports. Avidly following of everything ranging from motorsports to Mixed Martial Arts to tennis, he is connected with most of the sports world at all times. His dream of writing about sports started at 16 years of age, writing for a Lakers fans blog, and his passions for sports writing has grown since. He has his Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and a minor in writing literature from the University of California, San Diego.

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