Josh Minott shot 9-of-11 from the field and 0-of-2 from the foul line in Friday’s 124-107 win over the Lakers, accumulating 22 points, eight rebounds, one assist, three steals, two blocks, and four 3-pointers.
With no Timberwolves starters playing after the first quarter, there was ample opportunity for players further down the pecking order to show what they can do. Minott was excellent on Friday, racking up five “stocks” while shooting 4-of-6 from three. He played limited minutes in his first two seasons, and the 3-point shot was not part of Minott’s repertoire when he did see action (6-of-16). With Julius Randle (shoulder) sidelined, Minott is a player who could find himself on the back end of the rotation if the newest Timberwolf is not healthy when the regular season begins. That doesn’t make Minott a player in standard league drafts, but he’s worth tracking for deeper leagues.
