Minott is only 22-years-old despite spending three years in the league already with Minnesota, having averaged 2.6 points and 1.0 rebounds per game as a deep bench reserve in spot minutes. His presence though fills up Boston’s roster for the moment with 15 players and also puts their entire payroll back above the second apron for now unofficially.

The 6-foot-8-inch forward, 22, appeared in 46 games for Minnesota last season, averaging 2.6 points and one rebound while shooting 48.9 percent from the field.

Boston is getting a 22-year-old, 6-foot-8 swingman weighing in at 205 lbs. who put up 2.6 points and 1.0 rebounds per game with Minnesota last season.

The Celtics signed not one but two former Timberwolves bigs at the start of free agency to add to the depth of their roster.

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With rumbles about him being a target of the Cavs, Lakers, Nuggets, Warriors, and other ball clubs, one can see why Boston might be worried.

The Celtics sign Josh Minott to bolster depth as Warriors and Lakers pursue veteran big man Al Horford in free agency.