Minott ended with 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 108-80 victory over the Clippers.
Minott logged more than 20 minutes in an NBA game for the first time in his career, and the second-year forward made the most of his minutes. He delivered career-high marks in points, rebounds and assists while making a huge impact off the bench. That said, Minott had appeared in just eight games prior to Wednesday's win and averaged only 6.4 minutes per game, so he's not likely to hover around the 20-minute-per-game mark all of a sudden.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Used sparingly in victory
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Minott had one point (1-2 FT), one rebound and one block in eight minutes during Monday's 114-93 victory over the Hornets.
Minott slid into the rotation for just the second time this season, playing eight minutes of garbage time. He is typically only ever utilized when the scoreline is one-sided. There is no indication that his role is going to change moving forward.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Starting vs. Denver
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Minott will start in Thursday's preseason finale against the Nuggets.
The Timberwolves are not only resting their starters, but they're also resting their regular reserves for this contest. Minott will have the chance to impress the coaching staff and will start alongside Luka Garza in the frontcourt. Rob Dillingham, Terrence Shannon and P.J. Dozier form the rest of the first unit.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Leads team with 18 points
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Minott posted 18 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot across 22 minutes in Wednesday's 125-123 preseason loss to the Bulls.
One shouldn't read much into Minott's performance. The 2022 second-round pick is trapped on a crowded depth chart that won't give him many opportunities to move up. Although he shows promise and signed a new deal in the offseason, his participation will be limited.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Staying in Minnesota in 2024-25
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Minott's $2.02 million contract for the 2024-25 season became fully guaranteed Friday, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
Minott has logged just 47 appearances with Minnesota through his first two seasons in the professional ranks, but he's posted impressive numbers with the G League's Iowa Wolves and is still viewed as a promising developmental piece for the organization. Though the Timberwolves are keeping him in the fold for the 2024-25 campaign, Minott may not be assured a larger role during the upcoming season. Reserves Kyle Anderson, Monte Morris and Jordan McLaughlin are the lone Timberwolves rotation players from this past season scheduled for free agency, and Minnesota may have already found some replacements in first-round draft picks Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Practices in G League
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Minnesota recalled Minott from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Friday.
Minott, Leonard Miller and Wendell Moore were all assigned and recalled Friday, suggesting they went through a practice with the G League squad. Minott has made three NBA appearances in March, totaling six minutes of action.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Not listed on injury report
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Minott (illness) isn't listed on Minnesota's injury report for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Minott missed Monday's win over Portland due to an illness but should be available Thursday. However, his availability shouldn't impact the rotation, even with Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) out.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Won't go Monday
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Minott (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Portland.
Minott's absence shouldn't have much of an impact on Minnesota's rotation given his current spot on the depth chart. His next chance to return will arrive Thursday against Indiana.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Listed as questionable
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Minott (illness) is questionable to face Portland on Monday.
Minott has been a standout in the G League, but he's just emergency depth whenever he's with the Timberwolves.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Rejoins NBA club
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Minnesota recalled Minott from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.
Minott has been a standout performer for Iowa across various stints in the G League, but he hasn't seen many opportunities with Minnesota during his second NBA season. He's averaging 3.1 minutes across 15 appearances.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Joining main roster Tuesday
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Minott was recalled from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.
Minott has appeared in just five G League contests this season, averaging 14.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 blocks and 2.3 steals on 46.2 percent shooting from the floor. He'll provide depth at forward for Minnesota in Tuesday's game against the Thunder, but he might not be featured in the rotation.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Joining main roster Tuesday
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Minott was promoted to Minnesota's main roster Monday.
Minott has frequently been on Minnesota's main roster this season, appearing in just five G League contests thus far. Minott has averaged a middling 14.5 points and 7.3 rebounds on 46.2 percent shooting during his G League campaign thus far, but he's been an elite defensive playmaker as well, averaging 2.3 steals and 3.5 blocks per game.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Questionable for Monday
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Minott (illness) is questionable Monday against Miami.
Minott is at risk of missing his second consecutive game due to illness. He hasn't been a relevant factor in Minnesota's rotation regardless, logging six total minutes of court time across his past nine healthy games.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Not playing Saturday
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Minott won't play Saturday against the Pacers due to an illness.
The absence of Minott is not going to affect the Timberwolves greatly. He has made just 11 appearances off the bench this season and has yet to play more than five minutes in any of those outings. Minott's next chance to play will come against the Heat on Monday.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Recalled by Minnesota
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Minott was recalled from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Wednesday.
Minott was sent to the G League earlier Wednesday but will rejoin the parent club a few hours later. He hasn't been a significant part of Minnesota's rotation this year.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Back to NBA
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Minnesota recalled Minott from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Tuesday.
Minott, Leonard Miller, Wendell Moore, Luka Garza and Daishen Nix were all sent to the G League earlier Tuesday to presumably practice but have since returned to the NBA club. Minott has appeared in nine of the Timberwolves' first 16 games, but he's yet to play more than five minutes in an NBA game this year.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Stands out against Maccabi
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Minott delivered 23 points (9-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, six assists and three blocks across 32 minutes in Tuesday's 138-111 preseason win over Maccabi.
Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch gave minutes to several players who are competing for the final roster spots, and there's no question Minott stood out with a strong display on both ends of the court while also co-leading the team in field-goal attempts. However, Minott has a tough road ahead of him to make the Opening Night roster, and it's not out of the question to imagine him opening the regular season in the G League instead.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Not on injury report
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Minott (ankle) is not on the final injury report for Game 3 against the Nuggets on Friday.
Even though Minott has the green light, there is no guarantee he gets any minutes after failing to see the floor in Game 2 on Wednesday night.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Questionable for Game 3
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Minott is questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Nuggets due to a left ankle sprain.
Minott played six minutes in Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round on Sunday but didn't see any playing time Wednesday. He was a late addition to Friday's injury report, but his status shouldn't impact the Timberwolves' rotation.
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Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Leads offensively in double-double
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Minott posted 37 points (16-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three steals and two assists over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 110-102 loss to the G League Ignite.
Minott led all players in Tuesday's game in scoring, also leading the team in rebounds en route to a double-double showing. Minott has averaged 20.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.3 steals over nine regular-season games.
