Celtics add to depth by signing former second-rounder

The Celtics and free agent forward Josh Minott have agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth $5M, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

It’s the second time in two days the Celtics have agreed to a two-year, minimum-salary contract with a former Timberwolf who had his team option declined by Minnesota over the weekend — Boston also struck a deal with big man Luka Garza on Monday.

Minott, 22, was the 45th overall pick by Charlotte in 2022 and was traded to Minnesota on draft night. He was never able to earn a rotation spot with the Wolves, appearing in 93 total games in three seasons, including 46 this year, with career averages of 2.3 points and 1.0 rebounds in 5.0 minutes per night.

The addition of Minott brings the Celtics’ roster to 15 players and pushes them slightly back over the second apron, according to cap expert Yossi Gozlan (Twitter link). It’s just a technicality based on projections, as Boston can easily move back under the threshold by making a trade or waiving a non-guaranteed salary.