JULY 22: Minnott’s deal with the Wolves is now official, per NBA.com’s transactions log.
JULY 16: The Timberwolves are signing forward Josh Minott to a four-year contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). Minott was originally selected No. 45 overall by the Hornets last month, then was traded to Minnesota on the night of the draft.
Before declaring for the draft, Minott played one season at Memphis, averaging 6.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. The 19-year-old also shot 52% from the field, playing an average of 14.6 minutes per contest.
At 6’8″ and notably athletic, Minott has the potential to be a combo forward and excel on both ends. He can still improve his shooting — he only made two 3-pointers in 33 games last season — but that typically isn’t more pressing than work ethic, athleticism and size for young, developing players.
The Timberwolves also recently signed veteran guard Austin Rivers and still have an open roster spot to use. The team expects to compete for a title in the coming years, especially after adding Rudy Gobert to a core that already includes D’Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns. Minott will be able to learn from a blend of young players and veterans during his rookie season.
Although Charania pegs the value of Minott’s new deal at $6.8MM, a four-year minimum-salary contract would be worth $6.94MM, so that’s likely what the former Memphis Tiger is receiving. The Wolves still had a portion of their mid-level exception remaining after signing Kyle Anderson, and will use some of that MLE to complete Minott’s deal.
So, let’s clarify this….
A basketball player who is one year removed from HIGH SCHOOL
Who played college basketball for ONLY ONE YEAR (and was, no doubt getting a free ride).
And scored AN AVERAGE of 6.6 points per game while ACTUALLY PLAYING an average of 35% of his team’s game time of 40 minutes, (To put this into perspective – he played less per game than the 15 minute break that Joe/Jane Lunchbox gets for putting in an 8 hour shift),
Not only is this person chosen as the 45th BEST entry level NBA player in the world, but he is also AVERAGING $1.7 MM PER YEAR OVER THE NEXT 4 YEARS !!!
Good for him. ♂️
Your obsession with the Wolves is strange, Jackie.
The Timberpuppies have been an embarrassment since their 1989 inception
Lmao can always count on you to make this statement. Find peace.
What is your point?
Point is:
The absurd and inequitable compensation being “given” to pro athletes that society is enabling to take place by the continued support of pro sports. These folks are paid to PLAY A GAME !! They don’t: risk their lives, protect anyone from harm, save lives, assist with the formation of values and the development of our youth. It is long past the time that this ridiculous level of pay reaped by pro athletes for the mere purpose of “entertaining” society and further diverting attention away from the legitimate concerns with respect to the USA and the world is rebelled against and no longer tolerated.
Go read some politrix websites.
This is for NBA ya nut
Guy. Pro teams do this all of the time. They sign a guy with a decent ceiling for a low amount and a longer term just in case he is a great pick. Good for both sides.
It makes me sick
He’s 19 and springy
1.5 s
1.5 b in summer league
While being the smallest to avg over ,8 rpg
Ya his upside got him paid
Wolves being sans all first round picks going forward made this inevitable
They don’t have 1st round picks every other year. Thus, they didn’t lose all of their picks.
I believe the wolves had a great draft and off-season, they traded away to many firsts though. They have young prospects at every position. I’ve been saying for years Karl should be playing PF next to a defensive center. Be like KG and Love and play PF. If they can sign any veterans with championship experience that would be good. It’s to bad Butler isn’t there now instead of Anderson.
He must have Al Horford agent as his agent.