Josh Minott Injury News & Updates

Minott chipped in 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds and one block over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 123-117 victory over the Knicks.

Minott's role has fluctuated dramatically this year, making him an unreliable fantasy asset. The 27 minutes were his most since Nov. 5. He has the tools to be an effective nine-category asset, but Minott has averaged just 7.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 19.2 minutes per contest over 20 games this season, and the Celtics don't appear to trust him with consistent minutes.

Minott had 16 points (7-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 20 minutes during Sunday's 138-129 win over Orlando.

Minott's role within Boston's rotation has been very inconsistent since being relegated to the bench, as Minott dropped 16 points in 20 minutes on elite efficiency Sunday after going scoreless in just seven minutes Friday. With Neemias Queta (ankle) exiting the game early, Minott may be a candidate to inherit more playing time should Queta be sidelined, but will likely not supplant him in the starting lineup due to positional difference.

Minott is not in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Nets on Tuesday.

Contrary to a previous report, Minott will remain in a reserve role while Jordan Walsh remains in the starting lineup for a third consecutive game. Minott has seen his playing time fluctuate regardless of his role, so his usage during Tuesday's game may come down to matchups and flow. He has averaged 7.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 steals over 18.8 minutes per game since Nov. 1.

Minott is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Nets.

Minott came off the bench the past two games, but he'll find himself again running with the starters for Tuesday's contest. Head coach Joe Mazzulla may tinker with his starting group throughout the year based on the matchup, but when Minott gets the call, he's a viable deep league target for his ability to rack up the boards and defensive stats.

Minott will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Minott had been trending down the past three games, and he bottomed out Tuesday, logging a season-low eight minutes. It'll be interesting to see what his minutes look like in the reserve role Wednesday evening, but he's no longer a must-roster player in 12-team formats.

Minott posted three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one rebound over eight minutes during Tuesday's 102-100 loss to Philadelphia.

Minott picked up three quick personal fouls Tuesday and was benched in favor of Jordan Walsh, then never saw the court again for the rest of the game. He was unable to redeem himself from Sunday's scoreless outing against Orlando, but will look to get back on track Wednesday against the Grizzlies.

Minott finished with 21 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three steals across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 136-107 win over Washington.

Minott dominated in the win, scoring a season-high 21 points, once again putting himself on the standard league radar. Despite starting the past six games, his playing time continues to frustrate fantasy managers. This was obviously an encouraging performance, but the opponent likely had something to do with that. He could be worth taking a flier on, just in case this leads to some consistent production.

Minott finished with two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 15 minutes during Monday's 105-103 loss to the Jazz.

It was another disappointing game for Minott, playing just 15 minutes despite continuing to start. While his production has been adequate, his role is simply too inconsistent to trust across most competitive fantasy leagues. He has now played fewer than 23 minutes in three straight games, scoring a total of just 14 points on 6-for-21 shooting.

Minott contributed two points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 22 minutes during Friday's 109-108 win over the 76ers.

While Minott was invisible on offense in this one, he was still Boston's leading rebounder and helped the Celtics win the rebounding battle 45-40. The offense may come and go, but he should be consistent with the hustle stats and looks to be locked in as a starter, which will maintain his value in deep leagues.

Minott generated 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, three steals and one block across 33 minutes of Wednesday's 125-105 win over the Cavaliers.

Minott notched his first NBA double-double since Feb. 8, 2023. His 14 rebounds were also a career high. The 2022 second-round pick has seemingly found a home in Boston, as he's now started back-to-back games and has scored in double figures in three straight contests. Minott should continue to draw starts if he maintains this level of production.

Minott amassed 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 122-90 win over the Pelicans.

The Celtics came into Monday night's game ranked as the second-worst rebounding team in the league, but they completely flipped the script on that narrative in this one, out-rebounding the Pelicans 54-35. Minott was a big reason why they won the battle of the boards, and he also finished with an insane plus/minus rating of plus-42, so he certainly made a case to stick as a starter. It'll be interesting to see what lineup Joe Mazzulla trots out for Wednesday's game against the Cavs.

Minott will be in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Minott played well in 14 minutes off the bench his last time out, finishing with 10 points, one rebound, one assist, one three-pointer and three steals, so it'll be interesting to see what he can do in an expanded role Monday evening. He'll draw a favorable matchup against a Pelicans team missing some key pieces, so he's on the radar as a potential dart throw in daily fantasy leagues.

Minott added 10 points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three steals, a rebound and an assist across 14 minutes in Sunay's 119-113 loss to Detroit.

Minott was second among the bench unit in scoring behind Anfernee Simons (12) despite only playing 14 minutes. While Minott does not yet have a consistent role within the Boston rotation (logged a DNP the previous game), turning in performances like Sunday's will benefit him as he competes with Sam Hauser, Chris Boucher and Hugo Gonzalez for minutes.

Minott chipped in two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds and two assists in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 117-116 loss to Philadelphia.

Minott played just 14 minutes, somewhat of a letdown following a strong preseason. While there were certainly no guarantees when it what Minott's role might look like, the hope was that he could crack 20 minutes. Seen as a potential flyer, managers could give him another game or two before deciding whether to part ways with him.

Minott logged nine points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two blocks in 25 minutes of Wednesday's 110-108 preseason win over the Raptors.

Minott has certainly made a strong case to be in the rotation for Opening Night, and at this point, he's likely to see plenty of minutes too. Through four exhibitions, Minott has averaged 11.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers in 24.9 minutes per night.

Minott produced 16 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 23 minutes of Sunday's 138-107 preseason win over the Cavaliers.

Minott continues to make a strong push for a rotation role ahead of Opening Night. Through three exhibitions, the forward holds averages of 12.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.7 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers on 53.6 percent shooting in 25.1 minutes per contest. He's gaining steam as a flier in deeper formats.

Minott isn't part of the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason game against Cleveland.

Minott started Friday's exhibition while starters Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser and Derrick White rested, but with all three back in action Sunday, Minott will return to the second unit. Minott scored 13 points in 26 minutes Friday.

Minott logged 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, one steal and one block across 26 minutes of Friday's 107-105 preseason loss to the Raptors.

Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser and Derrick White were rested Friday, allowing Minott to get a look with the first unit. Minott has made a strong case to be in the rotation on Opening Night through two preseason games, posting averages of 10.5 points, 6.5 rebonds, 1.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 26.0 minutes per contest.

Minott is starting in Friday's preseason game against the Raptors.

Boston will give Minott a rare opportunity to play with the first unit Friday. However, the swingman will likely be a bench player for the Celtics to begin the regular season.

Minott compiled eight points (4-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 121-103 preseason win over Memphis.

Minott was one of only two Boston players to see at least 25 minutes, making the most of his opportunity with an impressive two-way performance. Coming over from Minnesota during the offseason, Minott finds himself in a favorable position after years of playing as nothing more than a depth piece. While his exact role is unclear, a performance like this is unlikely to go unnoticed. Outside of Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Sam Hauser, the nightly rotation is anyone's guess. Minott is worth keeping an eye on, just in case he carves out a 25-minute per-night role.

Minott has agreed to sign a two-year, $5 million contract with the Celtics, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

The Timberwolves declined Minott's team option ahead of free agency, which allowed him to head elsewhere this offseason. The 2022 second-rounder logged a mere 6.0 minutes per game over 46 regular-season appearances a year ago, so he's unlikely to begin the 2025-26 campaign with meaningful minutes. That said, Minott should have a chance of carving out a notable role as a frontcourt reserve due to the absence of Jayson Tatum (Achilles) and trade of Kristaps Porzingis.

The Timberwolves intend to decline Minott's $2.19 million team option, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Minott will have the ability to sign with whichever team that wants his services in free agency. The 2022 second-rounder saw sparse playing time during the 2024-25 regular season, averaging 2.6 points and 1.0 rebounds over 6.0 minutes per game.

Minott closed Tuesday's 140-139 double-overtime victory over the Nuggets with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes.

This was Minott's first game logging double-digit minutes since Jan. 25. He's been used very sparingly this season, posting averages of 2.6 points and 1.1 rebounds in 6.3 minutes across 43 total appearances.

Minott closed with five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one steal over 10 minutes during Saturday's 133-104 victory over the Nuggets.

Minott cracked the rotation for the first time in four games, continuing to serve as nothing more than a depth piece for the resurgent Timberwolves. After a rocky start to the campaign, Minnesota has now won seven of the past 11 games. Although Minott has suited up on 27 occasions, he is only averaging 7.4 minutes per game.

Minott (illness) has been cleared to play Monday against the Clippers.

Minott was labeled as a game-time call due to illness, but he's since been given the green light to suit up. He's averaging 4.6 points and 1.4 rebounds over 8.6 minutes in his last five appearances.

Minott (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Minott could miss a second straight game due to an illness. Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker would see a slight uptick in minutes off the bench should Minott be able to play Monday.

Minott (illness) will not play Saturday against the Pistons.

Minott will miss his first game since Dec. 13, but the guard will be day-to-day going forward. He's been a fringe rotation player for Minnesota with an average of 8.6 minutes across his last five games.

Minott (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons.

Minott is in jeopardy of missing his first outing since Dec. 13 due to the illness. The 22-year-old swingman has received little playing time at the NBA level, and his potential absence shouldn't affect any fantasy decisions. Over his last five games, Minott has averaged 4.6 points and 1.4 rebounds across 8.6 minutes per contest.

Minott closed with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one block across five minutes during Wednesday's 105-99 victory over the Mavericks.

Minott was used sparingly again, continuing what has been a frustrating start to the season. Although he has played in more games than he has missed, Minott typically logs most of his playing time down the stretch, when the game is done and dusted. Barring injuries to those around him, his role is unlikely to change moving forward.

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 there's no question 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.

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.

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.

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 in 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.

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 their replacements in first-round draft picks Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Minnesota recalled Minott from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Wednesday.

Leonard Miller was also recalled by Minnesota. Both Minott and Miller will provide some emergency depth in the short term.

Minott was promoted called up in advance of Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

Minott has frequently been on Minnesota's main roster this season, appearing in just five G League contests thus far. He's averaged a middling 14.5 points and 7.3 rebounds on 46.2 percent shooting during his G League campaign thus far, but Minott has been an elite defensive playmaker as well, averaging 2.3 steals and 3.5 blocks per game.

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.

Minott (illness) is available for Monday's game against Miami.

Minott will return from a one-game absence due to illness. The Timberwolves' frontcourt is at full strength, so the 21-year-old is unlikely to see meaningful playing time.

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.

Minott won't play Saturday against the Pacers due to an illness.

The absence of Minott is not going to affect the Timberwolves greatly, as he's made just 11 appearances off the bench this season but 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.

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.

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.

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. Minott has a tough road ahead of him to make the opening night roster, however, and it's not out of the question to imagine him opening the season in the G League instead.

Minott logged zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one block in 11 minutes during Thursday's 111-99 preseason win over Dallas.

Minott made just 15 appearances for Minnesota last year and averaged 3.1 points and 1.7 rebounds in 6.4 minutes per game. He didn't have much of a role off the bench during Thursday's exhibition matchup and is unlikely to see significant minutes once the regular season begins.

Minott (ankle) is available for Sunday's Game 4 against the Nuggets.

Minott will be able to suit up despite his ankle injury as the Timberwolves attempt to avoid elimination. However, he's unlikely to play a significant role Sunday.

Minott (ankle) is questionable for Game 4 against the Nuggets on Sunday.

Minott didn't play in Game 3 despite being upgraded to available. Even if his ankle injury doesn't keep him out of Game 4, it's unlikely he will receive significant minutes.

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.

The Timberwolves recalled Minott from the Iowa Wolves of the G League on Thursday.

Minott is averaging 3.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 6.2 minutes across 11 games with the Timberwolves this season. The rookie forward will likely continue to bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League.

The Timberwolves assigned Minott to the G League's Iowa Wolves on Tuesday.

Minott didn't see any action during his recent stint with the NBA club and will head back to the G League. Across 19 appearances with Iowa, he's averaging 18.1 points while shooting 52.1 percent from the field and 35.8 percent from deep.

Minott was recalled from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Friday.

Minott was sent to the G League on Thursday but will rejoin the parent club a day later. Over his last four appearances with Minnesota, he's averaged 6.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 13.0 minutes per game, but his role has been inconsistent.

The Timberwolves assigned Minott to the Iowa Wolves of the G League on Thursday.

Minott didn't appear in Minnesota's last two games after playing in the previous four. However, the rookie forward should receive a more featured role in the G League.

Minott ended Wednesday's 143-118 win over the Jazz with 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes.

Minott played a season-high 29 minutes Wednesday following the D'Angelo Russell trade and recorded season highs in points (12) and rebounds (11). The Wolves' forward shot 50 percent from the field in each half while his 11 boards on the night were also a game high. He'll look to make it three straight games with at least 10 points when Minnesota faces off against the Grizzlies on Friday.

Minott recorded 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 146-112 loss to Denver.

Minott had yet to play more than four minutes in any game this season, but he took advantage of the opportunity in Tuesday's blowout loss to showcase his ability at the NBA level. He's expected to remain in a minimal role off the bench, however, so this was an outlier rather than a sign of things to come in the future for the former Memphis standout.

Minott was recalled from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.

Minott has been shuffled between the G League and parent club recently, and he'll be available for Minnesota's game against the Kings on Monday after a one-game stint with Iowa. He's averaging just 1.4 points in 2.3 minutes per game over seven NBA appearances this year.

Minott was recalled from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Friday.

Minott spent the last week in the G League but will be available for Minnesota's matchup against the Grizzlies on Friday. Over seven NBA appearances this year, he's averaged just 1.4 points in 2.3 minutes per game.

The Timberwolves recalled Minott from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.

Minnesota lists five players on its injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Jazz, so Minott looks as though he'll be on track to suit up. The second-round rookie out of Memphis has appeared in just seven games for the Timberwolves this season, logging no more than four minutes on any occasion.

The Timberwolves have recalled Minott from the G League Wolves.

Minnesota assigned Minott to Iowa earlier Sunday, but they only waited a couple of hours to recall him. He finished with 21 points (8-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two blocks, two steals and one assist in 25 minutes during Sunday's 138-126 loss to Texas.

Minott was assigned to the G League Wolves on Sunday.

Minott hasn't played much at the NBA level and continues to float between the two levels. He should log a lot more action with the team's G League affiliate.

Minnesota recalled Minott from the G League's Iowa Wolves to the NBA club Monday.

Minott is averaging 17.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 blocks across 11 G League games this season. However, he's made just one NBA appearance this season, totaling four points, three rebounds and one assist in four minutes during a Nov. 28 loss to Washington.

The Timberwolves assigned Minott to the Iowa Wolves of the G League on Thursday.

Minott is averaging 17.7 points and 7.9 rebounds on 52.9 field-goal percentage in nine games for the Iowa Wolves this season. Minott has only made one appearance for the Timberwolves in 2022-23.

Minnesota recalled Minott from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.

Minott has averaged 17.7 points and 8.1 rebounds across nine games for Iowa, but the rookie second-round pick has yet to appear in an NBA contest. With Jaden McDaniels (illness) and Taurean Prince (shoulder) dealing with injuries, it's possible Minott cracks the rotation as a reserve forward during Monday's contest against Washington.

The Timberwolves recalled Minott from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.

Minott has made seven G League appearances this season while averaging 18.1 points and 7.6 rebounds per contest. After spending the weekend with the Iowa Wolves, he'll rejoin the parent squad and should be available as a reserve against the Heat on Monday. Minott has yet to appear in an NBA game this season.