2025-26 Season
JOSH MINOTT
2025-26 Season
JOSH MINOTT
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 20 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 234 Forwards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
A chaotic blend of relentless defensive havoc and offensive invisibility defined Josh Minott’s early-season transition between the starting lineup and the bench. Even when his jumper completely abandoned him, his sheer physical exertion kept him highly relevant, as seen on 11/01 vs HOU. Despite a brutal 3-for-11 shooting night, he managed a +6.6 impact score because elite +5.0 hustle metrics and constant defensive pressure entirely overshadowed his offensive limitations. However, when that manic energy faded, his value plummeted into the abyss. On 11/16 vs LAC, Minott wandered aimlessly through offensive sets without setting meaningful screens, resulting in a disastrous -7.5 impact score while going scoreless. He is at his absolute best when pairing that high-motor defense with decisive finishing, a combination that peaked on 11/05 vs WAS. Slashing his way to 21 points, he posted a stellar +9.7 impact score by blowing up pick-and-roll actions with exceptional defensive anticipation. If he can stop floating on the perimeter and consistently channel his raw athleticism into disciplined hustle, he will remain a terrifying two-way weapon.
This stretch was defined by erratic rotation minutes that forced Josh Minott to toggle wildly between offensive invisibility and sudden two-way brilliance. When his jumper failed him, he actively hurt the offense. On 03/10 vs DET, he managed 9 points but dragged the lineup down with a terrible -4.5 impact score, primarily due to poor shot selection and a brutal 1-for-5 clanking from beyond the arc. Yet, Minott frequently found ways to tilt the math without needing the ball in his hands. During his 12/19 vs MIA appearance, he scored just 2 points in seven minutes, but a relentless motor on the margins earned him a +3.1 impact. Everything finally aligned when he was given a longer leash on 03/12 vs ATL. He erupted for 24 points in 24 minutes, generating a towering +22.2 impact score through lethal perimeter shot-making and suffocating defense.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Boom-or-bust player. Minott's impact swings wildly relative to his average — some nights dominant, others invisible. Scoring varies by ~7 points per game.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 64% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Minott consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Hot right now — 4 straight games with positive impact. Longest positive run this season: 5 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY
Based on 65 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
49 games played
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