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Wendell Moore crossed a guy out of the gym in Twin Cities Pro-Am

Moore was among a trio of Timberwolves who pulled up to the Twin Cities Pro-Am and easily had the highlight of the night.

A trio of Minnesota Timberwolves pulled up to the Twin Cities Pro-Am on Tuesday and put on a show for those in attendance at the Minnehaha Academy.

Timberwolves forward Nathan Knight was joined by draftees Wendell Moore Jr. (26th pick) and Josh Minott (45th pick) on the same team for the festivities. Each filled the highlight reel against the competition and were easily the best players on the court.

But Moore easily had the highlight of the night.

The 20-year-old was captured on video with the ball near the 3-point line with a defender matched up closely on him. He gave him a few dribble moves and then sent him flying across the court, which earned loud cheers from the crowd.

The appearance by Moore and Minott came after a solid run by them in the Las Vegas Summer League. Moore averaged 12.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and two assists in five games while Minott posted 12.2 points and 8.6 rebounds.

The trio were the latest rookie players to participate in a Pro-Am this summer, joining Paolo Banchero, Tari Eason and David Roddy. However, that crossover by Moore will go down as one of the best moves of the offseason.

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Timberwolves to sign Memphis’ Josh Minott to 4-year, $6.8M contract

Minott finished summer league by averaging 12.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.6 steals in five games.

Former Memphis forward Josh Minott will reportedly sign a four-year, $6.8 million rookie contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Minott, the 45th pick last month, was named to the AAC All-Freshman team last season after averaging 6.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in 33 games. He produced his best game of the season on Jan. 23: 18 points and nine rebounds in a win against Tulsa.

The 19-year-old finished summer league by averaging 12.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.6 steals in five games. He shot 38.3% from the field, including 41.7% from 3-point range, and is currently ranked fifth among all players in rebounds.

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The Timberwolves value the addition of Minott to the roster and believe he can step in and contribute immediately. The team has overgone a bit of roster overhaul after acquiring Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz and will hope Minott can have a smooth transition on the court.

Minnesota finished summer league with a 2-3 record.

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Chris Finch explains on-court fit with Timberwolves rookies

Finch praised their three incoming draftees and believes each can develop into productive players in the future.

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch on Tuesday praised their three incoming draftees and believes each can develop into productive players in the future.

The Timberwolves officially introduced Walker Kessler (22nd pick), Wendell Moore Jr. (26th pick) and Josh Minott (45th pick) after drafting them on Thursday. They were the first additions to the roster by new president Tim Connelly since he assumed the position on May 23.

The three players each bring unique skillsets to the roster.

Kessler was named the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year last season at Auburn after ranking second in the country in blocks. Moore emerged as a player that can fill the box score on a nightly basis while Minott brings great length and athleticism.

Finch explained how they can fit into the roster.

I think one thing these guys all bring is complementary skillsets. We have a very explosive, dynamic core that likes to score the ball and we need guys that are tough, two-way players that can fit in between those and grow into roles and be highly productive in those roles. We feel that all of these guys have that ability.

The Timberwolves proved to be one of the more active teams on draft night after making some moves to bring in Kessler, Moore and Minott. They wanted to add some pieces to the roster that can compete now while also developing for the future.

That is exactly what Kessler wants to accomplish.

I think the main goal is just to come in and impact winning right away and improve the most I can and do the best I can. Beyond that, I think the rest of it will take care of itself. I’m a big believer in the idea that if you focus on the team’s success, you gain individual success from it so understanding that and having that focus, I think the individual success will come.

The Timberwolves will attempt to find a balance of keeping expectations low with each of their draft picks while also developing them for the future. The team likes what each player brings and will be eager to see how they begin their transition to the NBA.

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Hornets select Memphis forward Josh Minott with No. 45 pick

Charlotte adds more wing depth with the selection of the Memphis wing.

In the second-round of Thursday night’s NBA draft, the Charlotte Hornets added some wing depth.

With the No. 45 pick, the Hornets selected Memphis forward Josh Minott.

Minott is a raw prospect coming out of Memphis after his freshman year, where he averaged 6.6 points and 3.8 rebounds.

Minott is an athlete above anything else who brings great energy on both ends of the floor. Expect for the Memphis freshman to spend most of, if not all of his rookie season in the G League with the Greensboro Swarm.

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Tennessee freshman Kennedy Chandler works out for Hornets

Chandler was among the draft-eligible prospects that worked out for the Hornets on Saturday.

Tennessee freshman Kennedy Chandler on Saturday was among the prospects that participated in a pre-draft workout with the Charlotte Hornets, the team announced.

Chandler was named to the All-SEC second team after averaging 13.9 points, 4.7 assists and 2.2 assists on 46.4% shooting from the field in 34 games. He set the Tennessee single-season freshman record for steals and finished eighth in the country with 74.

The 6-foot guard posted a 41.5-inch vertical leap at the combine and is highly touted as an athletic point guard that can create for himself and others. He is widely considered to be a mid-to-late first-round pick given his ability as an initiator on offense and playmaker.

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In addition to Chandler, the Hornets also worked out Miami guard Kameron McGusty, Providence forward Justin Minaya, Memphis forward Josh Minott, Marquette guard Darryl Morsell and Arkansas forward JD Notae on Saturday.

Charlotte enters the draft with the 13th and 15th picks in the first round and the 45th pick in the second round, respectively. They are also still on the hunt for their head coach after firing James Borrego but appear to be zeroing in on Kenny Atkinson.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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